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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce GTX 1080 is same performance as the GeForce RTX 2060 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a worse value for money, as it's $153.93 more expensive!

  • Up to 72% more expensive$389.00 vs $235.07
  • Is 2 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 72% cheaper$235.07 vs $389.00
  • Up to 72% better value for money

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Similar overall gaming performance.

FP32 Computehelp
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Logo
GeForce GTX 1080
8873 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Logo
GeForce RTX 2060
6451 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1080 has 38% more compute power.

Pixel Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 1080 fills pixels 38% faster.

Texture Fillratehelp

GeForce GTX 1080 maps textures 38% faster.

VRAMhelp

GeForce GTX 1080 has 2 GB more VRAM.

Memory Bandwidthhelp

GeForce RTX 2060 moves data 5% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce RTX 2060 draws 20W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce RTX 2060 is $153.93 cheaper.

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GDDR6
256-bit
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192-bit
GeForce 10
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GeForce 20
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15/100, GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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