GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 14.8% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 42% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $2,722 BRL against $3,360 BRL for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $2,273 BRL above its $449 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $2,661 BRL above its $699 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti pulls less power (180W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 256 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 1070 Ti or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1080 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 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $638 BRL over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,480 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,582 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 11 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s | 484 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Mar 2017 |