GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 12% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 is noticeably faster, around 12% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 at $1,426 AUD, $959 AUD under the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's $2,385 AUD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 87%. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $727 AUD above its $699 AUD MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $1,686 AUD above its $699 AUD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2080 (225W vs 250W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $959 AUD over the GeForce RTX 2080?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 2,944 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 225 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Sep 2018 |