GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, leading by roughly 12% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is noticeably faster, around 12% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop draws just 150W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. 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 GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is roughly 3 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 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the faster card by about 12%. 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 RTX 2080 Super Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz✓ | 1,560 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Apr 2020 |