GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out noticeably faster — about 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 is noticeably faster, around 15% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti currently lists from $215 USD, $25 USD less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $240 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 225W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 2080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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 1080 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.