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, leading by roughly 39% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
Β£549
Perf Index
18%
Value Score
0.033
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
Β£549
Perf Index
25%
Value Score
0.046
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W

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 significantly faster, around 39% 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

Right now the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER starts at $549 GBP against $549 GBP 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 39%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP β€” a genuine deal.

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 β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

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 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the all-round winner here β€” 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

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 39% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 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 2070 worth the extra $1 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out ahead.

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

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.