GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€798
Benchmark %
20%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)
+17% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 3,072)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
€878
Benchmark %
25%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+15% Boost Clock (1,815 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)
+3% Bandwidth (496.1 GB/s vs 484 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently lists from $798 EUR, $80 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $878 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 14%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $99 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $179 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $80 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5843,072
Ray Tracing Cores48
Tensor / AI Cores384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,650 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,815 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity11 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus352-bit256-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps15.5 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s496.1 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Jul 2019