GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce RTX 2070

In this comparison between GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 1080 will be the best choice, for others GeForce RTX 2070 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1080	GeForce RTX 2070
Power consumption (TDP)	180 Watt	175 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	8-pin	1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount	8 GB	8 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
Recommended system power (PSU)	500 Watt
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GeForce GTX 1080 has 2% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2070.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 have maximum RAM of 8 GB.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 1080 is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce RTX 2070 - with Turing.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 is 197 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2070.
GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 2070 - by 12 nm process technology.
GeForce RTX 2070 is 219 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 1080.
Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2070 is 13990 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1080.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	70−75	70−75
ultra / 1080p	50−55	55−60
QHD / 1440p	40−45	45−50
4K / 2160p	24−27	27−30
low / 720p	90−95	95−100
medium / 1080p	80−85	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
high / 1080p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	100−105	100−110
QHD / 1440p	75−80	80−85
4K / 2160p	45−50	45−50
low / 720p	150−160	150−160
medium / 1080p	120−130	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Battlefield 5 is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	230−240
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	220−230
GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	90−95	95−100
ultra / 1080p	85−90	90−95
QHD / 1440p	65−70	70−75
4K / 2160p	35−40	35−40
low / 720p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	95−100	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Far Cry 5 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
high / 1080p	140−150	150−160
ultra / 1080p	110−120	120−130
QHD / 1440p	75−80	80−85
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	260−270	260−270
medium / 1080p	170−180	180−190
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Fortnite is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
high / 1080p	120−130	120−130
ultra / 1080p	95−100	100−110
QHD / 1440p	75−80	85−90
4K / 2160p	50−55	55−60
low / 720p	160−170	160−170
medium / 1080p	120−130	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Forza Horizon 4 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
low / 768p	170−180	170−180
medium / 768p	160−170	160−170
high / 1080p	130−140	130−140
ultra / 1080p	70−75	80−85
QHD / 1440p	65−70	70−75
4K / 2160p	65−70	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Grand Theft Auto V is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
high / 1080p	60−65	65−70
ultra / 1080p	50−55	55−60
QHD / 1440p	35−40	40−45
4K / 2160p	24−27	27−30
low / 720p	120−130	130−140
medium / 1080p	80−85	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Metro Exodus is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
GeForce GTX 1080 and GeForce RTX 2070 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	120−130	130−140
ultra / 1080p	95−100	100−110
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	150−160	150−160
medium / 1080p	140−150	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
high / 1080p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	35−40	40−45
QHD / 1440p	30−33	30−35
4K / 2160p	20−22	21−24
low / 720p	120−130	130−140
medium / 1080p	85−90	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
low / 768p	260−270	280−290
medium / 768p	190−200	200−210
high / 1080p	110−120	120−130
ultra / 1080p	60−65	70−75
4K / 2160p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.
low / 768p	220−230	270−280
ultra / 1080p	100−110	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2070 in World of Tanks is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 1080.