GeForce GTX 1080 TivsGeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a last-generation flagship for gamers on a budget who still want strong 1440p performance, while the GeForce RTX 4080 is a modern high-end card built for ray tracing and 4K gaming.
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pascal · TSMC 16 nm · 2017
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GeForce RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the clear winner over the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti for modern gaming and creative tasks.
For budget-focused buyers, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers more sensible value if you find it cheap for older games.
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the right choice for someone building a low-cost 1080p or 1440p rig with older titles.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1080 Ti better than the RTX 4080?
Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 45 out of 100), so it leads the GTX 1080 Ti in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the GTX 1080 Ti?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 84% faster than the GTX 1080 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the GTX 1080 Ti or the RTX 4080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the GTX 1080 Ti is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.