GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out significantly faster β€” about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Price
Β£227
Perf Index
20%
Value Score
0.088
VRAM11GB GDDR5X
Thermal TDP250W
Price
Β£284
Perf Index
15%
Value Score
0.053
VRAM6GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP160W

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently lists from $227 GBP, $56 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2060 at $284 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 66%. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 160W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 2060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060. The extra 5GB 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 β€” 484 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (352-bit vs 192-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 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 2060?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the all-round winner here β€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 worth the extra $56 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.