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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $510 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
€331✓
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080
Price
€841
Performance
19/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+35% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,176)
+35% RT Cores (46 vs 34)
+35% Tensor Cores (368 vs 272)

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 34) and more AI cores (368 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $331 EUR, $510 EUR under the GeForce RTX 2080's $841 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~101% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $142 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (175W vs 225W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 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 better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, roughly 27% 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?

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 worth the extra $510 EUR 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 or the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

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 2060 SUPER.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 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
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,1762,944✓
Ray Tracing Cores3446✓
Tensor / AI Cores272368✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,470 MHz1,515 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,650 MHz1,710 MHz✓

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce 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 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W✓225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Sep 2018