GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $452 EUR for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 43.3% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER also has more RT cores (48 vs 34) and more AI cores (384 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $449 EUR, $452 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $901 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~43% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $202 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 175W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is faster — 496 GB/s versus 448 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
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 2060 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Jul 2019 |