GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3080
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 3080 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 133% up on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $599 EUR against $875 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 241%. The GeForce RTX 3080 is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $476 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the lighter draw at 175W against the GeForce RTX 3080's 320W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce RTX 3080 draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3080's 10GB (vs 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER worth the extra $276 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |