NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Turing · 6 GB GDDR6 · 160 W
68
/ 100
From $349
VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Pascal · 8 GB GDDR5X · 180 W
68
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
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
GeForce RTX 2060 68
vs 68 GeForce GTX 1080
Score breakdown
GeForce RTX 2060
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 70
GeForce GTX 1080
68 raster 68
rt 63
ai 65
efficiency 68
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
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 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
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.