G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅6.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅6.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.6 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER better than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER averages 6.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 18,166 vs 18,606 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is a 2017 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 6.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (18,166 vs 18,606). Moving to $499 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $699 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
1080p
low	153 FPS	164 FPS
medium	136 FPS	145 FPS
high	123 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	137 FPS
medium	107 FPS	110 FPS
high	95 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	81 FPS
medium	63 FPS	69 FPS
high	48 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
1080p
low	348 FPS	371 FPS
medium	302 FPS	308 FPS
high	225 FPS	253 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	217 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	248 FPS
medium	189 FPS	206 FPS
high	154 FPS	175 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	148 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	127 FPS
medium	89 FPS	107 FPS
high	74 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	68 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
1080p
low	798 FPS	779 FPS
medium	649 FPS	635 FPS
high	558 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	409 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	611 FPS
medium	502 FPS	490 FPS
high	419 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	307 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	408 FPS
medium	335 FPS	327 FPS
high	279 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	204 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
1080p
low	519 FPS	490 FPS
medium	449 FPS	427 FPS
high	386 FPS	344 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	399 FPS
medium	367 FPS	348 FPS
high	299 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	216 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	234 FPS
medium	246 FPS	206 FPS
high	214 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	142 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reaches 18,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	18,606+2%	18,166
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS+25%	9.062 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1770 MHz+12%
ROPs	88+38%	64
TMUs	224+40%	160
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	2.5 MB+92%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	4 MB+45%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 37.5% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — a 8% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Bus width: 352-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	11 GB+38%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s+8%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	352-bit+38%	256-bit
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	4 MB+45%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 215W — a 15.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
TDP	250W	215W-14%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	84.5+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 28.6% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 36.4 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 36.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).