GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $360 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+56% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,304)
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)
+8% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+2% Boost Clock (1,620 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $644 EUR against $1,004 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~38% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $145 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws just 175W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2070's 8GB can fall short. 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.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070?

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 2070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 13% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070?

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 $360 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5842,304
Ray Tracing Cores36
Tensor / AI Cores288

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2070
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,620 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2070
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 2070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Oct 2018