GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 31% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce GTX 1080. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 320 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 1080 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 31%. 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 GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,584✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,480 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,582 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 11 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 484 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Mar 2017 |