GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, leading by roughly 19% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar β€” $297 GBP cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
Β£251
Perf Index
21%
Value Score
0.084
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP215W
Price
Β£549
Perf Index
25%
Value Score
0.046
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 19% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER also has more RT cores (48 vs 40) and more AI cores (384 vs 320), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER starts at $251 GBP against $549 GBP for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~83% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pulls less power (215W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt β€” plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's memory is faster β€” 496 GB/s versus 448 GB/s β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 19% ahead. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

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 $297 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER comes out ahead.

Which is better for ray tracing, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Both handle ray tracing, but the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.