Compare / GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1080
RTX 2060 vs GTX 1080: which is better?
GeForce RTX 2060 is about 4% faster than GeForce GTX 1080 in games (4K · high settings · Ryzen 7 9800X3D). GeForce GTX 1080 offers better value for money.
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Faster: GeForce RTX 2060Cheaper: GeForce GTX 1080Value: GeForce GTX 1080
Head to head
13%
Gaming performance
12%
41/100
Part score
39/100
59 FPS
Average FPS
57 FPS
≈ $256 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $208 (used)
88/100
Value for money
100/100
Specifications
| GeForce RTX 2060 | GeForce GTX 1080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 6 / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 160 W | 180 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 500 W | ≥ 550 W |
| AI upscaling | DLSS 2 · FSR 3 | FSR |
| Ray tracing | Yes | No |
| Release year | 2019 | 2016 |
GeForce RTX 2060: This card comes in 6 GB and 12 GB versions. 6 GB can run short with high textures in new games; if the price gap is small, get the 12 GB one.
GeForce GTX 1080: 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
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Estimated FPS in games
GeForce RTX 2060GeForce GTX 1080
59average FPS
57average FPS