GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 comes out dramatically faster — about 94% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $290 CAD for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
$629 CAD
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+18% Tensor Cores (320 vs 272)
+4% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
Price
$580 CAD
Performance
35%
VRAM
10 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+240% CUDA Cores (8,704 vs 2,560)
+70% RT Cores (68 vs 40)
+70% Bandwidth (760 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 94% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER currently lists from $290 CAD, $290 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 at $580 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar, 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 3080 is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the gentler choice at 215W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 3080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3080 carries 10GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. 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 2070 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 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, roughly 94% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 worth the extra $290 CAD over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 10GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3080
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5608,704
Ray Tracing Cores4068
Tensor / AI Cores320272

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3080
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,440 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3080
VRAM Capacity8 GB10 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit320-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s760 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP215 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Sep 2020