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 8GB, leading by roughly 39% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,386 CAD cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 39% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB starts at $603 CAD against $1,989 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~138% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $1,290 CAD above its $699 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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. 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 2080 SUPER's memory is faster — 496 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 2080 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
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 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.