GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 80% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $491 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 854.2% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $30 EUR, $491 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $522 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~854% 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.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the gentler choice at 175W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |