GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out ahead: far and away the quicker card, about 80% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the gentler choice at 175W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 80%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,725 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 220 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |