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 RTX 2080 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes out significantly faster — about 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB currently lists from $71,400 INR, $67,723 INR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $139,123 INR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 142%. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB still sits about $70,971 INR above its $429 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $138,124 INR above its $999 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 11GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Blackwell vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $67,723 INR over the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 4,352 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 68✓ | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 544✓ | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,350 MHz | 2,407 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,545 MHz | 2,572 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 616 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 180 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Apr 2025 |