GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 66.1% better value than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out significantly faster — about 24% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 24% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER currently lists from $913 AED, $315 AED less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $1,228 AED. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 66%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $214 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $529 AED above its $699 AED MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 1080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $315 AED over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jul 2019 |