GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. But the GeForce GTX 1080 is the better value, undercutting it by $148 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 4060 packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce GTX 1080.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $160 GBP, $148 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $308 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~40% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 180W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 272 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4060 is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Ada Lovelace 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 4060?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 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.