GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out noticeably faster — about 12% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)
+22% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,944)
+8% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+8% Boost Clock (1,710 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2080 is noticeably faster, around 12% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

At 225W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080. 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.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 12%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is noticeably faster, roughly 12% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080?

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

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 2080
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5842,944
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,515 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 2080
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 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Sep 2018