GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+39.1%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $145 versus $250 for the GeForce RTX 2080, it costs 42% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 71.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+71.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($145)

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti reaches 18,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	18,676	18,606
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2944	3584+22%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	11.34 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz+8%	1582 MHz
ROPs	64	88+38%
TMUs	184	224+22%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+123%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+45%	2.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 39.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — a 8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 2080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	11 GB+39%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	484 GB/s+8%
Bus Width	256-bit	352-bit+38%
L2 Cache	4 MB+45%	2.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 250W — a 15.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
TDP	215W-14%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	86.9+17%	74.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 and now averages $145. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 42% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 71.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).