GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
€1,389
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
€538
Performance
21%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+20% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,560)
+20% RT Cores (48 vs 40)
+20% Tensor Cores (384 vs 320)

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER also has more RT cores (48 vs 40) and more AI cores (384 vs 320), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER starts at $538 EUR against $1,389 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 201%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $890 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pulls less power (215W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

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 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, roughly 17% 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 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 2070 SUPER worth the extra $851 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

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

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

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 SUPER.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,5603,072
Ray Tracing Cores4048
Tensor / AI Cores320384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,650 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,815 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce 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

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP215 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Jul 2019