GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070
Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is out front, noticeably faster, roughly 13% up on the GeForce RTX 2070. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti starts at $9,189 SEK against $13,301 SEK for the GeForce RTX 2070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 64%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $8,490 SEK above its $699 SEK MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $12,802 SEK above its $499 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 sips power at 175W next to the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 250W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 11GB (vs 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2070) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 448 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 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the GeForce RTX 2070 worth the extra $4,113 SEK over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz | 1,620 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 175 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Oct 2018 |