GeForce RTX 2070
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 175 W
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pascal · 11 GB GDDR5X · 250 W
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
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
TieFrames per watt — heat, noise, and PSU sizing
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
GeForce RTX 2070Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
GeForce RTX 2070 more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).
Score breakdown
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
- +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 Ti
- +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 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.
Which is the better value, GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti? +
GeForce RTX 2070 — more score per dollar ($499 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.