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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080
Price
S$1,193✓
Performance
19/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

S$1,193Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Founders Edition
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
S$1,450
Performance
21/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+11% Bandwidth (496.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
+6% Boost Clock (1,815 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
+4% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,944)
S$1,450MSI RTX 2080 Super Gaming X Trio
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2080 (225W vs 250W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.

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 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster card by about 11%. 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

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, roughly 11% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 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.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster card by about 11%. 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,9443,072✓
Ray Tracing Cores4648✓
Tensor / AI Cores368384✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,650 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,815 MHz✓

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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 2080 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP225 W✓250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Jul 2019