GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 46% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 46% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 30) and more AI cores (368 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2060 is the gentler choice at 160W versus 225W. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 225W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080's memory is also faster — 448 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 46%. 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.