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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 62% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. But the GeForce RTX 2060 is the better value, undercutting it by $948 SGD for the performance you get.

Market Value Leader

GeForce RTX 2060 is the clear winner, offering 87.9% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
S$466
Performance
13/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
S$1,414
Performance
21/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 1,920)
+60% RT Cores (48 vs 30)
+60% Tensor Cores (384 vs 240)

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 62% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 2060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER also has more RT cores (48 vs 30) and more AI cores (384 vs 240), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 2060 currently lists from $466 SGD, $948 SGD less than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $1,414 SGD. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~88% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 still sits about $117 SGD above its $349 SGD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $715 SGD above its $699 SGD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 2060 is the gentler choice at 160W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 2060. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is also faster — 496 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 62% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2060 or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

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 2080 SUPER worth the extra $948 SGD over the GeForce RTX 2060?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2060?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2060.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 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 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,9203,072
Ray Tracing Cores3048
Tensor / AI Cores240384

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Base Clock1,365 MHz1,650 MHz
Boost Clock1,680 MHz1,815 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps15.5 Gbps
Bandwidth336 GB/s496.1 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2060GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP160 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2019Jul 2019