GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 is the clear winner, offering 51.0% better value than GeForce RTX 2070.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 36) and more AI cores (368 vs 288), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 starts at $539 EUR against $643 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 51%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $144 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 draws just 175W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Sep 2018 |