GPU Comparison
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. But the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the better value, undercutting it by $110,906 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB currently lists from $48,800 JPY, $110,906 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $159,706 JPY. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~181% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB still sits about $48,471 JPY above its $329 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $159,007 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 170W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 GB/s versus 360 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $110,906 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 15 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 360 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Feb 2021 |
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