GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1080 is the gentler choice at 180W versus 225W. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 225W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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 2080'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 2080 is roughly 2 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 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 44%. 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.