GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is slightly ahead — leading the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER by roughly 6% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $140 CAD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $290 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER versus $430 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~40% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz✓ | 1,515 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 215 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2018 |