GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1080, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1080 pulls less power (180W vs 215W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 2070 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the faster card by about 38%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 40 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 320 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,605 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz | 1,770 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 215 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Jul 2019 |