GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3080.
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 67% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3080 is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3080 packs 8,704 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3080 starts at $105,185 JPY against $159,706 JPY for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 153%. The GeForce RTX 3080 still sits about $104,486 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $159,007 JPY above its $699 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER pulls less power (250W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 10GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3080's memory is also faster — 760 GB/s versus 496 GB/s (320-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3080?
The GeForce RTX 3080 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 2080 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3080?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $54,521 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3080?
Does the GeForce RTX 3080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 8,704✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 68✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 272 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,710 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 10 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 320-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s | 760 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |