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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quick Verdict

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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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
S$926
Performance
15/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
S$1,414
Performance
21/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,304)
+33% RT Cores (48 vs 36)
+33% Tensor Cores (384 vs 288)

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?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 $488 SGD over the GeForce RTX 2070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out ahead.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2070?

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 2070.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,3043,072
Ray Tracing Cores3648
Tensor / AI Cores288384

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,650 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,815 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps15.5 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s496.1 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Jul 2019