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 Rex
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Rex
The Rex is one of the most iconic creatures in ARK. A powerful carnivore, often used as a combat mount for boss fights and base raids.
Full Rex wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Rex
Rex comes out ahead on raw power (score 54/100, tier B) and wins 4/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Gigantopithecus 0 – 4 Rex. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Gigantopithecus | Rex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Territorial | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 640 | 1100 | Rex |
| Stamina | 300 | 420 | Rex |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1500 | 3000 | Rex |
| Weight | 220 | 500 | Rex |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1100 | 1550 | — |