GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the clear winner, offering 23.8% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti comes out significantly faster — about 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is significantly faster, around 32% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti packs 4,352 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti also has more RT cores (68 vs 46) and more AI cores (544 vs 368), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 currently lists from $4,009 AED, $253 AED less than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti at $4,262 AED. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 24%. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $3,310 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti still sits about $3,263 AED above its $999 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2080 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti's memory is also faster — 616 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 RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2080?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti worth the extra $253 AED over the GeForce RTX 2080?
Does the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368 | 544✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 11 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 352-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 616 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2018 |