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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070

Quick Verdict

Neither the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER nor the GeForce RTX 2070 pulls ahead in performance; treat them as equals on speed. It also comes out ahead on value, making it the straightforward pick if the price fits your budget.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2060 SUPER
Price
€931✓
Performance
15/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+2% Boost Clock (1,650 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)
€931Nvidia Geforce RTX 2060 Super
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2070
Price
€1,242
Performance
15/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+6% CUDA Cores (2,304 vs 2,176)
+6% RT Cores (36 vs 34)
+6% Tensor Cores (288 vs 272)
€1,242MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G GeForce 256-bit HDMI/DP/USB Ray Tracing Turing Architecture Graphics Card
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GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.

Price & Value

On price, expect to pay $931 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER versus $1,242 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 33%. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $532 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $743 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2070?

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

They're very close on raw performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2070?

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 2070 worth the extra $311 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2070?

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,1762,304✓
Ray Tracing Cores3436✓
Tensor / AI Cores272288✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
Base Clock1,470 MHz✓1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,650 MHz✓1,620 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060 SUPERGeForce RTX 2070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Oct 2018