GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 31% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. But the GeForce RTX 2060 is the better value, undercutting it by $689 EUR for the performance you get.

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Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+87% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 1,920)
+83% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 192-bit)
+44% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 336 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
€315
Performance
13%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,680 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2060 currently lists from $315 EUR, $689 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $1,004 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~144% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 2060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060. 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 GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (352-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2060?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 31% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $689 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2060
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5841,920
Ray Tracing Cores30
Tensor / AI Cores240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,680 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity11 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus352-bit192-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Jan 2019