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 significantly faster — about 31% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. But the GeForce GTX 1080 is the better value, undercutting it by $469 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
€535
Performance
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+10% Boost Clock (1,733 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+51% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 320 GB/s)
+40% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,560)
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)

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

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $535 EUR, $469 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $1,004 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~44% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce GTX 1080. 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 320 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 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

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 GTX 1080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 31% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1080 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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

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 $469 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1080?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5603,584

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,480 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,582 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB11 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5X
Memory Bus256-bit352-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps11 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s484 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Mar 2017