The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti is the objective winner of this comparison, securing victory in eight of the fifteen evaluated categories. Its most significant technical advantage is a 48% increase in shader units compared to the alternative. While the NVIDIA RTX 2080 remains competitive in three areas, it cannot overcome the substantial hardware lead established by the higher-tier model in the majority of the measured specifications.

Users prioritizing raw hardware capability and increased shader counts should select the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti for their system. Conversely, the NVIDIA RTX 2080 is the better choice for buyers who prioritize the 30% advantage in MSRP. Choosing between these two components depends entirely on whether the user values the superior shader performance of the Ti model or the cost-efficiency represented by the base model's lower MSRP.