GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a massive performance leap — leading the GeForce RTX 2070 by roughly 40% 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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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,304 on the GeForce RTX 2070. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER also has more RT cores (48 vs 36) and more AI cores (384 vs 288), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $815 AED for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER versus $3,033 AED for the GeForce RTX 2070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 421%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $116 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $2,534 AED above its $499 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2070 draws just 175W 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.
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 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 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 288 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,410 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2070 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Oct 2018 | Jul 2019 |