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 noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $492 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+65% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,176)
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)
+8% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
€512
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,650 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $512 EUR, $492 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $1,004 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~73% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $113 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 175W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. 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 448 GB/s (352-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 SUPER?

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 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 SUPER?

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 $492 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

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

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

Its 11GB (vs 8GB) 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 SUPER
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5842,176
Ray Tracing Cores34
Tensor / AI Cores272

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,470 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,650 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
VRAM Capacity11 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus352-bit256-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Jul 2019