GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 58% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 is the clear winner, offering 1956.4% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 58% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 starts at $25 EUR against $323 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1956%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti pulls less power (180W vs 225W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 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.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,515 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Sep 2018 |