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GTX 1080 vs RTX 4060 Ti

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2016) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023).

GTX 1080

NVIDIA Entry-level

20 / perf index
  • Wider memory bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

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Winner

RTX 4060 Ti

NVIDIA Mid-range

40 / perf index
  • ~100% faster on average
  • Lower power draw (160 W vs 180 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($399 vs $599)
  • Newer (2023 vs 2016)
  • Better performance per dollar

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Verdict: The RTX 4060 Ti is roughly 100% faster than the GTX 1080 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the RTX 4060 Ti offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 4060 Ti is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

GTX 1080
20
RTX 4060 Ti
40

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationGTX 1080RTX 4060 Ti
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Release year20162023
Est. performance
20
40
Shading units
2,560
4,352
Boost clock
1733 MHz
2535 MHz
FP32 compute
8.9 TFLOPS
22.1 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR5XGDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
128-bit
Board power
180 W
160 W
Launch MSRP
$599
$399

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4060 Ti better than the GTX 1080?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 4060 Ti is about 100% faster than the GTX 1080 on average.

How much faster is the RTX 4060 Ti than the GTX 1080?

Roughly 100% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 4060 Ti delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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