GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2070, leading by roughly 27% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
€644
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+28% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,304)
+28% RT Cores (46 vs 36)
+28% Tensor Cores (368 vs 288)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 packs 2,944 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070. The GeForce RTX 2080 also has more RT cores (46 vs 36) and more AI cores (368 vs 288), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws just 175W versus 225W for the GeForce RTX 2080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2080?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 27%. 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 better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is significantly faster, roughly 27% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 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.

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

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2070.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
ArchitectureTuringTuring
Process NodeTSMC 12nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,3042,944
Ray Tracing Cores3646
Tensor / AI Cores288368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
Base Clock1,410 MHz1,515 MHz
Boost Clock1,620 MHz1,710 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070GeForce RTX 2080
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2018Sep 2018