GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 60.3% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 108% 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 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 108% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti packs 4,352 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 $461 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 60%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti pulls less power (180W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 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 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $106 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 68 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 544 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s | 616 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Sep 2018 |