GeForce RTX 2060
Turing · 6 GB GDDR6 · 160 W
GeForce GTX 1080
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce RTX 2060 lands at 68 and GeForce GTX 1080 at 68. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick GeForce RTX 2060 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce GTX 1080 if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test4K & rasterization
TieTraditional rendering throughput at high resolution
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ray tracing
TieRT-heavy titles with path-traced lighting
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
AI workloads
TieLocal inference, upscaling, generative tools
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Power efficiency
GeForce RTX 2060Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
GeForce RTX 2060 leads on efficiency (70 vs 68).
Value for money
GeForce RTX 2060Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 2060 more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| VRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 | ▲ 8 GB GDDR5X |
| TBP | 160 W | 180 W |
| Release year | 2019 | 2016 |
GeForce RTX 2060
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce GTX 1080
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1080
Which is better, GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce GTX 1080? +
Both score 68 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce RTX 2060 worth the price? +
At $349, GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in efficiency.
Is GeForce GTX 1080 worth the price? +
At $599, GeForce GTX 1080 delivers a Specdex score of 68 — strongest in raster.
Does GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce GTX 1080 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.
Which is better for power efficiency, GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce GTX 1080? +
GeForce RTX 2060 — leads on efficiency (70 vs 68). Frames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing.
Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce GTX 1080? +
GeForce RTX 2060 — more score per dollar ($349 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.