GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the clear winner, offering 119.9% better value than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out noticeably faster — about 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. But the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the better value, undercutting it by $1,990 AED for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB currently lists from $1,350 AED, $1,990 AED less than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER at $3,340 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~120% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $1,021 AED above its $329 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still sits about $2,841 AED above its $499 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 170W against 215W, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 2070 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 240 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER worth the extra $1,990 AED over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,770 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 215 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Feb 2021 |