GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 43% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti packs 6,144 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER at $278 GBP, $70 GBP under the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's $348 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 14%. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 250W vs 290W, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the gentler load on your system. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's extra power draw buys more performance per watt, not just more heat — worth it if your PSU has the headroom. 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 3070 Ti's memory is faster — 608 GB/s versus 496 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (Ampere vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3070 Ti?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 2080 SUPER if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48 | 48 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,650 MHz✓ | 1,575 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,815 MHz✓ | 1,770 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 19 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 496.1 GB/s | 608 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 290 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin | 1x 12-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | May 2021 |