GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, about 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,176 on the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 34) and more AI cores (368 vs 272), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 at $825 EUR, $376 EUR under the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's $1,201 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 84%. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $126 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $802 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (175W vs 225W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080?
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER worth the extra $376 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,176 | 2,944✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 34 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 272 | 368✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,470 MHz | 1,515 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,650 MHz | 1,710 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2018 |