GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is marginally faster than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, leading by roughly 6% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $385 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+40% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,560)
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)
+8% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
Price
€1,389
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+12% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti starts at $1,004 EUR against $1,389 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~31% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $890 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws just 215W 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 SUPER'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.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is marginally faster, roughly 6% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 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 RTX 2070 SUPER worth the extra $385 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 SUPER
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5842,560
Ray Tracing Cores40
Tensor / AI Cores320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,770 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W215 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Jul 2019