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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

Market Value Leader

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 12.3% better value than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
€29
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
€31
Performance
18/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+18% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 2,176)
+18% RT Cores (40 vs 34)
+18% Tensor Cores (320 vs 272)

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER also has more RT cores (40 vs 34) and more AI cores (320 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER starts at $29 EUR against $31 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 12%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws just 175W versus 215W for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 20% 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 2070 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 2070 SUPER worth the extra $2 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,1762,560
Ray Tracing Cores3440
Tensor / AI Cores272320

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Base Clock1,470 MHz1,605 MHz
Boost Clock1,650 MHz1,770 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
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 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W215 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2019