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 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 117% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $410 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
+6% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
Price
$700 CAD
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+300% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 2,560)
+104% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
+100% RT Cores (80 vs 40)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti packs 10,240 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER currently lists from $290 CAD, $410 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti at $700 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~11% 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 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the gentler choice at 215W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W 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 Ti carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti's memory is also faster — 912 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 117% 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 Ti?

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 Ti worth the extra $410 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 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (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 Ti
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,56010,240
Ray Tracing Cores4080
Tensor / AI Cores320320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s912 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP215 W350 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedJul 2019May 2021