Gigantopithecus
A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
Full Gigantopithecus wiki pageARK creature comparison
Gigantopithecus vs Carnotaurus
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Carnotaurus
A fast mid-game carnivore with a powerful headbutt. Good for exploration and combat.
Full Carnotaurus wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Gigantopithecus
Gigantopithecus comes out ahead on raw power (score 49/100, tier B) and wins 1/3 compared stats.
Stat wins: Gigantopithecus 1 – 2 Carnotaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Gigantopithecus | Carnotaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Territorial | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 640 | 420 | Gigantopithecus |
| Stamina | 300 | 300 | Tie |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1500 | 2000 | Carnotaurus |
| Weight | 220 | 300 | Carnotaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1100 | 350 | — |