GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 48% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,759 cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 48% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER starts at $919 against $2,678 for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~97% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $220 above its $699 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $2,078 above its $600 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws just 200W 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 8GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4070 is roughly 4 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 4070 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.