GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 3060, leading by roughly 39% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $429 cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 starts at $490 against $919 for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~35% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 still sits about $131 above its $359 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $220 above its $699 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws just 170W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.