GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080
The GeForce RTX 3080 is a massive performance leap — leading the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER by roughly 67% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER pulls less power (250W 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 2080 SUPER's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 496 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 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 is the faster card by about 67%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |