GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $1,090 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 2811.5% better value than GeForce RTX 2080.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 34) and more AI cores (368 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $30 EUR, $1,090 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $1,120 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~2812% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $421 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 175W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2018 |