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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon RX Vega 56 vs GeForce RTX 3080

The Radeon RX Vega 56 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 3080 on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $266.16 cheaper!

  • Up to 75% cheaper$370.00 vs $636.16
  • Up to 160% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 1 month newer
  • Up to 49% better value for money
  • Up to 75% more expensive$636.16 vs $370.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 23 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 Logo
Radeon RX Vega 56
10540 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Logo
GeForce RTX 3080
29770 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 3080 has 182% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 3080 fills pixels 74% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3080 maps textures 41% faster.

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GeForce RTX 3080 has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 3080 moves data 86% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon RX Vega 56 draws 110W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX Vega 56 is $266.16 cheaper.

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GDDR6X
2048-bit
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320-bit
Vega (RX Vega)
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GeForce 30
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080. It's 164% faster than the Radeon RX Vega 56 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 14/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 3080 than Radeon RX Vega 56?expand_more
164% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 3080 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX Vega 56 and GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 14/100, GeForce RTX 3080 scores 37/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce RTX 3080 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX Vega 56 or GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX Vega 56 and GeForce RTX 3080?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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