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 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 92% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. But the GeForce RTX 2060 is the better value, undercutting it by $546 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
€315
Performance
13%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+9% Boost Clock (1,680 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
Price
€861
Performance
25%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+127% CUDA Cores (4,352 vs 1,920)
+127% RT Cores (68 vs 30)
+127% Tensor Cores (544 vs 240)

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 92% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti also has more RT cores (68 vs 30) and more AI cores (544 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2060 currently lists from $315 EUR, $546 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $861 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~42% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 2060 is the gentler choice at 160W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti carries 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (352-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 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 92% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 or the GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $546 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2060.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,9204,352
Ray Tracing Cores3068
Tensor / AI Cores240544

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,350 MHz
Boost Clock1,680 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB11 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit352-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s616 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP160 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2019Sep 2018