GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 is the clear winner, offering 47.6% better value than GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
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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
The GeForce RTX 2080 currently lists from $25 EUR, $4 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER at $29 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 48%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is trading below its $399 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 175W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2018 |