GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 3070 (220W vs 250W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
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 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3070?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 29%. 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 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,725 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |