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GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is slightly ahead — leading the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER by roughly 6% in our performance index. It also comes out ahead on value, making it the straightforward pick if the price fits your budget.

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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
€1,057
Performance
18/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,710 MHz)
€1,057GeForce RTX 2070 Super Gaming OC White 8G Graphics Card, 3 Windforce Fans, 8GB 256bit GDDR6, GV-N207SGAMINGOC WHITE-8GD
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2080
Price
€825✓
Performance
19/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+15% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,560)
+15% RT Cores (46 vs 40)
+15% Tensor Cores (368 vs 320)
€825Générique Nvidia GEFORCE RTX 2080 Founders Edition 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Cards (GeForce RTX 2080, 8 GB, GDDR6, 256 bit, 14000 MHz, 7680 x 4320 pixels)
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GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, around 6% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Price & Value

On price, expect to pay $825 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080 versus $1,057 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 35%. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $126 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $558 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is marginally faster, roughly 6% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080?

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 2070 SUPER worth the extra $232 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5602,944✓
Ray Tracing Cores4046✓
Tensor / AI Cores320368✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,605 MHz✓1,515 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz✓1,710 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080
SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP215 W✓225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Sep 2018