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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
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Comparing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Comparison of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.350 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti operates at a base clock speed of 1.350 GHz and has 11 GB of GDDR5X memory. The weights differ at and respectively. The TDP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is 250 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is 250 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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  • Higher clock speed
    1.480 GHz left arrow 1.350 GHz
    Around 9% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification Value
GPU Chip TU102 left arrow GP102-350-K1-A1
Execution units 68 left arrow 28
Shader 4352 left arrow 3584
Render Output Units 88 left arrow 88
Texture Units 272 left arrow 224
Raytracing Cores 68 left arrow 0

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification Value
Memory Size 11 GB left arrow 11 GB
Memory Type GDDR6 left arrow GDDR5X
Memory Clock 1.75 GHz left arrow 1.376 GHz
Memory Speed 14 Gbps left arrow 11 Gbps
Memory Bandwith 616 GB/s left arrow 484 GB/s
Memory Interface 352 bit left arrow 352 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification Value
Base Clock 1.350 GHz left arrow 1.480 GHz
Boost Clock 1.545 GHz left arrow 1.582 GHz

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification Value
TDP 250 W left arrow 250 W
TDP (up) 320 W left arrow --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification Value
Max. Displays 4 left arrow 4
Max. resolution 7680x4320 left arrow 7680x4320
DirectX 12_2 (Ultimate) left arrow 12_1
Raytracing Yes left arrow No
DLSS / FSR Yes left arrow Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification Value
h264 Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
VP8 Decode left arrow Decode
VP9 Decode left arrow Decode
AV1 No left arrow No

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification Value
Manufacturer NVIDIA left arrow NVIDIA
Architecture Turing left arrow Pascal
GPU Interface PCIe 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 3.0 x 16
Structure size 12 nm left arrow 16 nm
Release date Q3/2018 left arrow Q1/2017
Launch Price 999 $ left arrow 699 $

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