GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes out ahead: far and away the quicker card, about 47% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.
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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.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti currently lists from $2,241 AUD, $144 AUD less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $2,385 AUD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 56%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $1,242 AUD above its $999 AUD MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $1,686 AUD above its $699 AUD MSRP.
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 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
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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 |