GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 18% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1080 is the cheaper option by $1,984 AED.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 starts at $815 AED against $2,799 AED for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $216 AED above its $599 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop draws just 80W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 288 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 18%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop worth the extra $1,984 AED over the GeForce GTX 1080?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560✓ | 1,536 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,590 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | May 2016 | Apr 2019 |