
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon 8060S

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The Radeon 8060S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (11 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8060S.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $145 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 470.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+470.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($145) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and Radeon 8060S

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

Radeon 8060S
The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,606+3% | 17,989 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.34 TFLOPS | 14.85 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | 2900 MHz+83% |
| ROPs | 88+38% | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+40% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 2.75 MB | 8 MB+191% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) — a 89.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs System Shared. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 11 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 484 GB/s+89% | 256 GB/s (Max) |
| Bus Width | 352-bit | System Shared |
| L2 Cache | 2.75 MB | 8 MB+191% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 127.9% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 55W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 74.4 | 327.1+340% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $145, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 81.9% less ($655 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 470.2% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699-13% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $145-82% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.3+470% | 22.5 |
| Codename | GP102 | Strix Halo |
| Release | March 10 2017 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #95 | #98 |
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