NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pascal · 11 GB GDDR5X · 250 W
72
/ 100
From $699
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 175 W
72
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lands at 72 and GeForce RTX 2070 at 72. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 2070 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 72
vs 72 GeForce RTX 2070
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
72 raster 72
rt 67
ai 69
efficiency 69
GeForce RTX 2070
72 raster 72
rt 67
ai 69
efficiency 69
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| VRAM | ▲ 11 GB GDDR5X | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 250 W | 175 W |
| Release year | 2017 | 2018 |
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 2070
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070? +
Both score 72 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the price? +
At $699, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 2070 worth the price? +
At $499, GeForce RTX 2070 delivers a Specdex score of 72 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.