GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER at $290 CAD, $290 CAD under the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB's $580 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 125%. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $251 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (170W vs 215W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 215 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Feb 2021 |