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 significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1080, leading by roughly 38% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1080, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $854 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
€535
Performance
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€1,389
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+40% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 320 GB/s)
+2% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,733 MHz)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 starts at $535 EUR against $1,389 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~88% 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 RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $890 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1080 pulls less power (180W vs 215W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 38% 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 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 $854 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5602,560
Ray Tracing Cores40
Tensor / AI Cores320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,770 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W215 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Jul 2019