GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 467% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
€798
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+165% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 182.4 GB/s)
+75% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,048)
+63% Boost Clock (1,582 MHz vs 970 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
3%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon R9 380X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon R9 380X

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 467% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon R9 380X is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon R9 380X is the gentler choice at 190W versus 250W. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 4GB on the Radeon R9 380X. The extra 7GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon R9 380X (Pascal vs GCN 3.0), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon R9 380X offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon R9 380X?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 467%. 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 Radeon R9 380X?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 467% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the Radeon R9 380X?

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

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

Its 11GB (vs 4GB) 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 TiRadeon R9 380X
ArchitecturePascalGCN 3.0
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5842,048

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon R9 380X
Base Clock1,480 MHz970 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz970 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity11 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory Bus352-bit256-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps5.7 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s182.4 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon R9 380X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W190 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin2x 6-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Nov 2015