GeForce RTX 2080 TivsGeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a high-end card from the previous generation for 4K gaming enthusiasts, while the RTX 4080 is a modern card built for the latest ray-traced titles and higher resolutions.
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Turing · TSMC 12 nm · 2018
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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 wins overall, offering substantially higher performance for modern gaming and creative work.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the smarter pick for budget-minded buyers who want lasting performance and more memory.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the right choice if you already own one and don't need the latest features.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RTX 2080 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 52 out of 100), so it leads the RTX 2080 Ti in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the RTX 2080 Ti?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 60% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the RTX 2080 Ti or the RTX 4080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the RTX 2080 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.