GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 37.1% better value than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, leading by roughly 7% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $2,099 BRL against $2,698 BRL for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 37%. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,770 BRL above its $329 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $2,299 BRL above its $399 BRL MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER worth the extra $599 BRL over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Feb 2021 |