GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 3070
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. But the GeForce RTX 2080 is the better value, undercutting it by $403 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 is the clear winner, offering 1110.3% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 42% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 currently lists from $25 EUR, $403 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $428 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~1110% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 3070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2080 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Sep 2020 |