GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop, leading by roughly 42% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the cheaper option by $539 USD.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti starts at $210 USD against $749 USD for the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W 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. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 11GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (352-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop 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 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster card by about 42%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop worth the extra $539 USD over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,584✓ | 1,920 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,480 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,582 MHz✓ | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 352-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 11 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 484 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jan 2019 |