GPU Comparison
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The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2080, leading by roughly 43% 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 RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 starts at $430 CAD against $530 CAD for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 16%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $151 CAD above its $379 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws just 180W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 RTX 2080 if you find it at a steep discount.