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 4060 comes out noticeably faster — about 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+175% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 128-bit)
+78% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)
+17% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 3,072)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+55% Boost Clock (2,460 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 is noticeably faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 4060 currently lists from $508 EUR, $496 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $1,004 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 132%. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $209 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 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 4060. 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 272 GB/s (352-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Ada Lovelace 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 4060?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is noticeably faster, roughly 18% 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 4060?

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 $496 EUR over the GeForce RTX 4060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC N4
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5843,072
Ray Tracing Cores24
Tensor / AI Cores96

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity11 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus352-bit128-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP250 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Jun 2023