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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro Vega II uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega II likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega II.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | GCN 5.1 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $91 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 95% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1879.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1879.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($91) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon Pro Vega II
GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.
Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the Radeon Pro Vega II reaches 15,597 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,609 | 15,597 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4096+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 14.09 TFLOPS+59% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 1720 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 256+60% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 1 MB+6% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1080 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 170% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 864 GB/s+170% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 90.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-62% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.7+164% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $91, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 and now averages $1800. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 94.9% less ($1709 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 1871.3% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega II is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599-73% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $91-95% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 171.5+1871% | 8.7 |
| Codename | GP104 | Vega 20 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #137 | #138 |
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