GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, leading by roughly 133% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $765 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 1021.9% better value than GeForce RTX 3080.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER starts at $30 EUR against $795 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1022% 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 3080 still sits about $96 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pulls less power (175W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $765 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |