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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2080

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 2080 is out front, significantly faster, roughly 27% up on the GeForce RTX 2070. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2070
Price
ā‚¬1,481
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6āœ“
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

ā‚¬1,481MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Zā€æ8G GeForce 256-bit HDMI/DP/USB Tracing Turing Architecture RTX 2070 Duke 8G OC Graphics Card
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080
Price
ā‚¬816āœ“
Performance
19/100āœ“
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6āœ“
Key Specs Advantage
+28% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,304)
+28% RT Cores (46 vs 36)
+28% Tensor Cores (368 vs 288)
ā‚¬816Nvidia GEFORCE RTX 2080 Founders Edition 8 GB GDDR6 Graphics Cards (GeForce RTX 2080, 8 GB, GDDR6, 256 bit, 14000 MHz, 7680 x 4320 Pixels)
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 36) and more AI cores (368 vs 288), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 starts at $816 EUR against $1,481 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 130%. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $117 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $982 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 sips power at 175W next to the GeForce RTX 2080's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt ā€” quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the all-round winner here ā€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, roughly 27% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 2080?

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 2070 worth the extra $665 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080?

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

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 2070?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2070.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the all-round winner here ā€” it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,3042,944āœ“
Ray Tracing Cores3646āœ“
Tensor / AI Cores288368āœ“

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,515 MHzāœ“
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,710 MHzāœ“

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 Wāœ“225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Sep 2018