GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. But the GeForce RTX 2080 is the better value, undercutting it by $65 CAD for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 at $430 CAD, $65 CAD under the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's $495 CAD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2080 (225W vs 250W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is faster — 496 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2080?
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Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $65 CAD over the GeForce RTX 2080?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jul 2019 |