GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 12% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. But the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the better value, undercutting it by $1,098 AED for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 is noticeably faster, around 12% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $1,009 AED, $1,098 AED under the GeForce RTX 2080's $2,107 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~87% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $310 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $1,408 AED above its $699 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2080 (225W vs 250W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. 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 carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. 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 2080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $1,098 AED over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 2,944 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 225 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Sep 2018 |