GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, leading by roughly 7% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $570 EUR cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 1835.5% better value than GeForce RTX 3060 8GB.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER starts at $29 EUR against $599 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1835% 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 3060 8GB still sits about $270 EUR above its $329 EUR MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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
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Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $570 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Feb 2021 |