GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is out front, noticeably faster, roughly 14% up on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Value tips toward the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, though: $540 AED cheaper for what you get.
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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 2080 SUPER starts at $810 AED against $1,350 AED for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~46% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $111 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $951 AED above its $399 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sips power at 200W next to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. 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?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $540 AED over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 4,864✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 38 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 152 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,665 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 200 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Dec 2020 |