GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the clear winner, offering 122.2% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 14% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $490 EUR against $953 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 122%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $91 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $254 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
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 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 2080 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $463 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Dec 2020 |