GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out significantly faster — about 36% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080
Price
$240 USD
Benchmark %
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+11% Boost Clock (1,710 MHz vs 1,546 MHz)
Price
$195 USD
Benchmark %
14%
VRAM
8 GB HBM2
Key Specs Advantage
+700% Memory Bus (2048-bit vs 256-bit)
+39% Stream Processors (4,096 vs 2,944)
+8% Bandwidth (483.8 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX Vega 64: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX Vega 64

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the Radeon RX Vega 64. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX Vega 64 currently lists from $195 USD, $45 USD less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $240 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 10%. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 225W against 295W, the GeForce RTX 2080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX Vega 64 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the Radeon RX Vega 64?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, roughly 36% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $45 USD over the Radeon RX Vega 64?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2080 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX Vega 64
ArchitectureTuringGCN 5.0 (Vega)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,9444,096
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX Vega 64
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,247 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,546 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6HBM2
Memory Bus256-bit2048-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps1.89 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s483.8 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX Vega 64
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP225 W295 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Aug 2017