GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, leading by roughly 14% 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
€538
Performance
21%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+153% Tensor Cores (384 vs 152)
+26% RT Cores (48 vs 38)
+11% Bandwidth (496.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Price
€437
Performance
24%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+58% CUDA Cores (4,864 vs 3,072)

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti packs 4,864 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti starts at $437 EUR against $538 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 41%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws just 200W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

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 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 2080 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 14% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

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 2080 SUPER worth the extra $101 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,0724,864
Ray Tracing Cores4838
Tensor / AI Cores384152

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Base Clock1,650 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,815 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth496.1 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP250 W200 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Dec 2020