GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the clear winner, offering 27.8% better value than GeForce RTX 3070.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. But the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $587 AED for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 packs 5,888 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER currently lists from $913 AED, $587 AED less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $1,500 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~28% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $214 AED above its $699 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 still sits about $1,001 AED above its $499 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 220W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 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 3070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 better than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 3070?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $587 AED over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48✓ | 46 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,725 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 220 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Sep 2020 |