GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the clear winner, offering 131.1% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB comes out significantly faster — about 37% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is significantly faster, around 37% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB currently lists from $574 EUR, $395 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $969 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 131%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB still sits about $175 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $270 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 160W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 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 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ada Lovelace vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 RTX 2080 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 2080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $395 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46✓ | 34 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 225 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | May 2023 |