GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes out noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. But the GeForce GTX 1080 is the better value, undercutting it by $188 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $160 GBP, $188 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $348 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~93% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 320 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 RTX 2060 SUPER?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.