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GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 72.6% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 58% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $614 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Price
€355
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 58% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $355 EUR against $969 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~73% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $270 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti pulls less power (180W vs 225W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. 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 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 58% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080?

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 worth the extra $614 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2080
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,4322,944
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,515 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Sep 2018