NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
68
/ 100
From $599
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Turing · 6 GB GDDR6 · 160 W
68
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1080 lands at 68 and GeForce RTX 2060 at 68. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 2060 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
GeForce GTX 1080 68
vs 68 GeForce RTX 2060
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1080
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 68
GeForce RTX 2060
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 70
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| VRAM | ▲ 8 GB GDDR5X | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 180 W | 160 W |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
GeForce GTX 1080
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 2060
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 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060? +
Both score 68 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1080 worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce GTX 1080 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in raster.
Is GeForce RTX 2060 worth the price? +
At $349, GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in efficiency.
Does GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060 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.