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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
€1,223
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
€567
Performance
21/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+41% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,176)
+41% RT Cores (48 vs 34)
+41% Tensor Cores (384 vs 272)

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER also has more RT cores (48 vs 34) and more AI cores (384 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $567 EUR, $656 EUR under the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's $1,223 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 202%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $824 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (175W 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 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER worth the extra $656 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out ahead.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,1763,072
Ray Tracing Cores3448
Tensor / AI Cores272384

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Base Clock1,470 MHz1,650 MHz
Boost Clock1,650 MHz1,815 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps15.5 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s496.1 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2019