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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index.

Market Value Leader

Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
€30
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,650 MHz vs 1,590 MHz)
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
18/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+35% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,176)
+35% RT Cores (46 vs 34)
+35% Tensor Cores (368 vs 272)

GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop also has more RT cores (46 vs 34) and more AI cores (368 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop draws just 150W versus 175W for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is the faster card by about 20%. Since one of these is a laptop GPU, its listed price covers the whole system rather than just the chip, so it isn't directly comparable — base your decision on the spec differences above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is the faster card by about 20%. Since one of these is a laptop GPU, its listed price covers the whole system rather than just the chip, so it isn't directly comparable — base your decision on the spec differences above.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,1762,944
Ray Tracing Cores3446
Tensor / AI Cores272368

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
Base Clock1,470 MHz1,380 MHz
Boost Clock1,650 MHz1,590 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W150 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pinNone
ReleasedJul 2019Jan 2019