AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster graphics card, scoring 35/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 32/100 for the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 — roughly 9% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

AMD

AMD Radeon RX Vega 64

32
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

35
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX Vega 64NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Gaming score32/10035/100
VRAM8 GB8 GB
Memory typeHBM2GDDR5X
TDP295 W180 W
Boost clock1546 MHz1733 MHz
ReleaseAug 2017May 2016
MSRP$199.00$249.00

AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster graphics card, scoring 35/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 32/100 for the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 — roughly 9% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is faster for gaming, scoring 35/100 versus 32/100 for the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (about 9% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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