GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a big jump in performance — leading the GeForce GTX 1080 by roughly 38% in our performance index. It also comes out ahead on value, making it the straightforward pick if the price fits your budget.
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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.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $270 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1080 versus $290 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 29%. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
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 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 if you find it at a steep discount.
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 |