GPU Comparison
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Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, leading by roughly 24% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $18,537 JPY cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB packs 4,608 CUDA cores versus 4,352 on the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti starts at $53,360 JPY against $71,897 JPY for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~9% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $52,361 JPY above its $999 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $71,518 JPY above its $379 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws just 180W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 8GB can fall short. 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 8GB 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 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $18,537 JPY over the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |