GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) recorded 143 FPS against 136 FPS for RTX 2060 12GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps)
143Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 55.1 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 8GB
- Released
- May 2016
- GPUsed family tests
- 104 (shared family total)
RTX 2060 12GB
136Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 54.2 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- December 2021
- GPUsed cards tested
- 10
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What does this comparison mean?
The GTX 1080 8GB leads the later RTX 2060 12GB by 7 FPS here, while the Turing card has more capacity. The newer RTX name does not guarantee a higher result in this workload, and the original 6GB RTX 2060 is not the variant being compared.
GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) has 8GB and RTX 2060 12GB has 12GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps)
This GTX 1080 is the original Pascal configuration with 8GB of 10 Gbps GDDR5X, introduced in May 2016.
RTX 2060 12GB
This is the later 12GB GDDR6 RTX 2060, retaining Turing architecture. MSI documented a December 2021 release for its 12GB board.
Release and feature sources: GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) source · RTX 2060 12GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. GTX 1080 8GB (10 Gbps) uses the 104-card GeForce GTX 1080 8GB family total; GPUsed has not split it by this exact variant. Full benchmark method.