GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER pulls ahead here — clearly quicker, about 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2080. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,944 on the GeForce RTX 2080.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2080 at $265 GBP, $13 GBP under the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's $278 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 5%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is trading below its $699 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 2080 (225W vs 250W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.
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 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER worth the extra $13 GBP over the GeForce RTX 2080?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,944 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 368 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,515 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,710 MHz | 1,815 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 15.5 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 496.1 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Sep 2018 | Jul 2019 |