GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 54% in our performance index. 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 GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 54% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $158 GBP against $227 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 7%. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1070's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 256 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 1070 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
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 GTX 1070 if you find it at a steep discount.