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