NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 vs Titan RTX
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
Titan RTX
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX 2080 and Titan RTX across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Titan RTX outperforms RTX 2080 by 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+13%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce RTX 2080 vs Titan RTX: key takeaway
The comparison of RTX 2080 and Titan RTX shows a 13% advantage for Titan RTX in gaming performance, while RTX 2080 may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4652
7162
10064
68100
COMPARISON RESULT
RTX 2080 is the best overall choice
RTX 2080 leads in combined game performance. RTX 2080 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
RTX 2080 leads in the combined performance index
RTX 2080 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 125–130of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 2080
171 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce RTX 2080
100/100 · Price $699The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
46
52Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
40
44Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
37
41Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
71Better
62
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
61Better
56
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Max monitors55
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CYesYes
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS10.0716.31Better
Power consumption215 WBetter280 W
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector6+8 pin8+8 pin
Release date20182018
ArchitectureTuringTuring
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Launch price$699Better$2499
Shader units / cores29444608Better
Clock speed1515 - 1710 MHzBetter1350 - 1770 MHz
Base clock1515 MHzBetter1350 MHz
Boost clock1710 MHz1770 MHzBetter
VRAM8 GB GDDR624 GB GDDR6Better
Memory frequency14 GHz14 GHz
Memory bus256 bit384 bitBetter
Memory bandwidth448 GB/s672 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption215 WBetter280 W
Process node12 nm12 nm
Recommended PSU550 WBetter600 W
Length267 mm267 mm
Die size545 mm²Better754 mm²
Memory cacheL1 64 KB, L2 4 MBL1 64 KB, L2 6 MB
Transistor count13600 million18600 millionBetter
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
RTX 2080Titan RTX
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
24 FPSEstimated 66%
26 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
20 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
15 FPSEstimated 66%
16 FPSEstimated 66%
4K Ultra
7 FPSEstimated 60%
9 FPSEstimated 66%
Black Myth: WukongRTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Call of Duty: WarzoneRTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Counter-Strike 2RTX 2080201 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX216 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2080141 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX152 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2080110 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX118 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208041 FPSEstimated 68%Titan RTX59 FPSEstimated 74%
Cyberpunk 2077RTX 2080130 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX139 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2080112 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX120 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208080 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX86 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208027 FPSEstimated 68%Titan RTX39 FPSEstimated 74%
Forza Horizon 5RTX 2080163 FPSEstimated 80%Titan RTX176 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 2080106 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX114 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208099 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX106 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208060 FPSEstimated 68%Titan RTX86 FPSEstimated 74%
God of War RagnarökRTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Hogwarts LegacyRTX 2080106 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX114 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208088 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX95 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208071 FPSEstimated 74%Titan RTX77 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 208028 FPSEstimated 68%Titan RTX40 FPSEstimated 74%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024RTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
Monster Hunter WildsRTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
StarfieldRTX 208024 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX26 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208020 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 208015 FPSEstimated 66%Titan RTX16 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 20807 FPSEstimated 60%Titan RTX9 FPSEstimated 66%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100465212%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100516016%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100526522%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1006810038%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100716214%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100567428%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100557125%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100526522%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100587829%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100536622%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingDLSS 2—
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process node12 nm12 nm
Release date20182018
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count13600 million18600 millionBetter
Die size545 mm²Better754 mm²
Shader units / cores29444608Better
Base clock1515 MHzBetter1350 MHz
Boost clock1710 MHz1770 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Length267 mm267 mm
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU550 WBetter600 W
Power connector6+8 pin8+8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CYesYes
Max monitors55
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares RTX 2080 and Titan RTX with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM8 GB GDDR624 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit384 bitBetter
TFLOPS10.0716.31Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
What AI will explain
Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: RTX 2080 or Titan RTX?+
RTX 2080 has the higher overall gaming score, while RTX 2080 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
RTX 2080 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
RTX 2080 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
RTX 2080 offers more overall performance, while RTX 2080 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
RTX 2080 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
RTX 2080 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
RTX 2080 leads in combined 1440p performance. RTX 2080 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
RTX 2080 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RTX 2080 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RTX 2080 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to RTX 2080 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.