GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1080 is the clear winner, offering 29.8% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,432 on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 starts at $434 SEK against $520 SEK for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 30%. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 SEK MSRP — a genuine deal.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce GTX 1080?
The GeForce GTX 1080 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 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432 | 2,560✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz | 1,607 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz | 1,733 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 10 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s | 320 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | May 2016 |