GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 47% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 47% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 3,584 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is faster — 616 GB/s versus 484 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the faster card by about 47%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 68 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 544 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit | 352-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s | 616 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Sep 2018 |