NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

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Performance
GeForce RTX 20707% better
31,26030% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080
29,26328% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2070 has 7% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 207028% better
62.6539% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 has 28% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2018 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU106) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2070 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 448 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 2070 includes 2,304 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,410 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,620 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 288 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2070 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 2070 has the 71st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 31,260 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 62.65. This is the 51st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1080 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,733 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1080 has the 78th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,263 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.85. This is the 65th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringPascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2018Q2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$499$599
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
GeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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47 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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28 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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11 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
Radeon RX 570025.47-53%
Radeon RX 5700 XT25.58-53%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER28.77-47%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti42.88-21%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER47.32-13%
GeForce GTX 108054.45

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 20707% better
31,26030% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080
29,26328% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2070 has 7% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 is ranked 71st with a score of 31,260, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 78th with a score of 29,263.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 207028% better
62.6539% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2070 has 28% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2070 is ranked 51st with a performance per dollar of 62.65, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 65th with a performance per dollar of 48.85.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce RTX 2070 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 660031,774+2%
Radeon RX 570031,470+1%
Radeon RX 5600 XT31,310+0%
GeForce RTX 207031,260
Radeon RX Vega 6430,823.5-1%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER29,668-5%
GeForce GTX 108029,263-6%
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086-7%
GeForce RTX 306028,375-9%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503-12%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
9,300
(+29.44%)
7,185
3DMark Time Spy Score
9,214.5
(+33.5%)
6,902
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
127,652
(+6.4%)
119,971
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
23,186
(+8.3%)
21,408.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
24,241
(+13.86%)
21,289.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
172.5
(+41.63%)
121.8
PassMark G3D Mark
16,151
(+3.95%)
15,538
PassMark G2D Mark
810
882
(+8.89%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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269
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
CodenameTU106GP104
ArchitectureTuringPascal
Process Size12 nm16 nm
Transistors10,800 million7,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s320.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB48 KB
L2 Cache4 MB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)175 W180 W
Suggested PSU450 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
CUDA Cores2,3042,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3620
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144160
Render Output Units (ROP)6464
Tensor Cores288--
Ray Tracing Cores36--
Core Clock Speed1,410 MHz1,607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,620 MHz1,733 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
Pixel Fill Rate103.7 GPixel/s110.9 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate233.3 GTexel/s277.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance7.47 TFLOPS8.87 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance233.3 GFLOPS277.3 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce RTX 2070GeForce GTX 1080
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.