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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. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $33,398 INR for the performance you get.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
₹55,165
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
₹59,962
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 2060 SUPER at $26,564 INR, $33,398 INR under the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's $59,962 INR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~61% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $26,165 INR above its $399 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $59,263 INR above its $699 INR 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?

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 2060 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

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. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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 2080 SUPER worth the extra $33,398 INR over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 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?

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 2060 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

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