GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 23% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. The GeForce GTX 1080 is the cheaper option by $2,295 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is significantly faster, around 23% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $350 CAD, $2,295 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop at $2,645 CAD. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop'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 Laptop is roughly 4 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 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop is the faster card by about 23%. 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 RTX 2070 Super Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop worth the extra $2,295 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,140 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,380 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2070 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Apr 2020 |