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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2060 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
13/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X✓
Key Specs Advantage
+33% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,920)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+3% Boost Clock (1,733 MHz vs 1,680 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
A$574✓
Performance
13/100✓
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+5% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 320 GB/s)
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2060 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 2060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card. 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 GTX 1080 better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2060
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,560✓1,920
Ray Tracing Cores—30
Tensor / AI Cores—240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,607 MHz✓1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz✓1,680 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit✓192-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth320 GB/s336 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W160 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Jan 2019
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