GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3090
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3090 comes out dramatically faster — about 160% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $2,506 SGD for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 72.8% better value than GeForce RTX 3090.
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GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 160% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER currently lists from $718 SGD, $2,506 SGD less than the GeForce RTX 3090 at $3,224 SGD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~73% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $319 SGD above its $399 SGD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3090 still sits about $1,725 SGD above its $1,499 SGD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the gentler choice at 175W versus 350W. The GeForce RTX 3090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 350W 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3090 carries 24GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The extra 16GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3090?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 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
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3090?
Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $2,506 SGD over the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?
Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 10,496✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 82✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 328✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz✓ | 1,395 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,695 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 936 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 350 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |
