GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $488 SGD cheaper.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2070 is the clear winner, offering 9.1% better value than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER also has more RT cores (48 vs 36) and more AI cores (384 vs 288), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $926 SGD against $1,414 SGD for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~9% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $427 SGD above its $499 SGD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $715 SGD above its $699 SGD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 draws just 175W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
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 2070 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 2070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2070?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $488 SGD over the GeForce RTX 2070?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | 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 2070 | 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 | Oct 2018 | Jul 2019 |