GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is slightly ahead — leading the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER by roughly 6% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $75 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA GeForce

RTX 2070 SUPER

Price

€766✓

Performance

18/100

VRAM

8 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+4% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)

€766MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8GB GDRR6 256-bit HDMI/DP NVLink Torx Fan Turing Architecture Overclocked G-SYNC Graphics Card (RTX 2070 SUPER VENTUS GP OC)

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NVIDIA GeForce

RTX 2080

Price

€841

Performance

19/100✓

VRAM

8 GB GDDR6✓

Key Specs Advantage

+15% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,560)

+15% RT Cores (46 vs 40)

+15% Tensor Cores (368 vs 320)

€841Générique nVidia GEFORCE RTX 2080 Founders Edition 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Cards (GeForce RTX 2080, 8 GB, GDDR6, 256 bit, 14000 MHz, 7680 x 4320 pixels)

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Price & Value

On price, expect to pay $766 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER versus $841 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $267 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $142 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, roughly 6% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 $75 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out ahead.

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Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
Specification	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	TSMC 12nm	TSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)	2,560	2,944✓
Ray Tracing Cores	40	46✓
Tensor / AI Cores	320	368✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
Specification	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock	1,605 MHz✓	1,515 MHz
Boost Clock	1,770 MHz✓	1,710 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
Specification	GeForce RTX 2070 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

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
Specification	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	215 W✓	225 W
Power Connectors	1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Released	Jul 2019	Sep 2018