GeForce GTX 1080 TivsGeForce RTX 5090
The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a last-gen flagship for 1440p gaming veterans, while the RTX 5090 is a next-gen monster for 4K ray tracing and AI workloads.
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Pascal · TSMC 16 nm · 2017
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
GeForce RTX 5090
Blackwell 2.0 · TSMC 5 nm · 2025
As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.
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 RTX 5090 dominates the GTX 1080 Ti overall, offering vastly faster performance for modern gaming and creative work.
For budget buyers, the used GTX 1080 Ti is the smarter pick if you can find one cheap for older games.
The GTX 1080 Ti is the right choice if you have a strict budget and only play older titles at 1080p.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1080 Ti better than the RTX 5090?
Overall the RTX 5090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (94 vs 45 out of 100), so it leads the GTX 1080 Ti in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 5090 than the GTX 1080 Ti?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 5090 is roughly 109% 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 5090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 5090. 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.