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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

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Performance
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)36% better
51,40040% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
37,671.529% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 36% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)122% better
119.8173% of 165.13
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
53.8933% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 122% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $429. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB206) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 128 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 5060 Ti includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,407 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,572 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 5060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1b 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 RTX 5060 Ti has the 35th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 51,400 score and $429 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 119.81. This is the 12th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2017 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP102) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,376 MHz memory clock and a 352 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 484.4 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 Ti includes 3,584 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,481 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,582 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 88 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1080 Ti has the 63rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 37,671.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 53.89. This is the 72nd 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Pascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2025Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$429$699
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
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Low - 1080p
207 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
179 FPS
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High - 1080p
159 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
147 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
110 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
63 FPS
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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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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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)36% better
51,40040% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
37,671.529% of 129,772

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 36% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 35th with a score of 51,400, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 63rd with a score of 37,671.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)122% better
119.8173% of 165.13
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
53.8933% of 165.13

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) has 122% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 12th with a performance per dollar of 119.81, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is ranked 72nd with a performance per dollar of 53.89.

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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 308053,713+5%
Radeon RX 6800 XT52,046+1%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)51,400
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti49,588-4%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB)47,803-7%
Radeon VII37,881-26%
GeForce RTX 406037,777-27%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti37,671.5-27%
Arc A75037,288-27%
TITAN X (Pascal)35,995-30%

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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
15,854.5
(+68.65%)
9,401
3DMark Time Spy Score
16,219
(+86.76%)
8,684.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
188,114
(+32.02%)
142,490
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
42,064.5
(+52.61%)
27,564
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
182,657
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
47,632
(+91.02%)
24,935
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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160
PassMark G3D Mark
22,789
(+22.52%)
18,600
PassMark G2D Mark
1,227
(+30.81%)
938
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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
CodenameGB206GP102
ArchitectureBlackwell 2.0Pascal
Process Size5 nm16 nm
Transistors21,900 million11,800 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Memory Size16 GB11 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth448 Gb/s484.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,376 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit352 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache32 MB2.75 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 5.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)180 W250 W
Suggested PSU450 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1bHDMI 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
CUDA Cores4,6083,584
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3628
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144224
Render Output Units (ROP)4888
Tensor Cores144--
Ray Tracing Cores36--
Core Clock Speed2,407 MHz1,481 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,572 MHz1,582 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate123.5 GPixel/s139.2 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate370.4 GTexel/s354.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance23.7 TFLOPS11.34 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance370.4 GFLOPS354.4 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 5060 Ti (16 GB)GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
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.