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 GTX 1080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop, leading by roughly 21% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, around 21% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
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 1080 Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 320 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 1080 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 21%. 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 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 1,480 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,582 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 11 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 484 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Mar 2017 |