GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, leading by roughly 117% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,085 USD cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Price
$265 USD
Performance
18%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,770 MHz vs 1,695 MHz)
Price
$1,350 USD
Performance
39%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+310% CUDA Cores (10,496 vs 2,560)
+109% Bandwidth (936 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
+105% RT Cores (82 vs 40)

GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 is comfortable at 1440p, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is better matched to 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3090 packs 10,496 CUDA cores versus 2,560 on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER starts at $265 USD against $1,350 USD for the GeForce RTX 3090. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~135% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3090 is trading below its $1,499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pulls less power (215W vs 350W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 3090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 8GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 3090's memory is also faster — 936 GB/s versus 448 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or GeForce RTX 3090?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 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 3090 better than the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 3090 is dramatically faster, roughly 117% 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 3090?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 worth the extra $1,085 USD 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.

Does the GeForce RTX 3090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3090
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 12nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,56010,496
Ray Tracing Cores4082
Tensor / AI Cores320328

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3090
Base Clock1,605 MHz1,395 MHz
Boost Clock1,770 MHz1,695 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3090
VRAM Capacity8 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps19.5 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s936 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2070 SUPERGeForce RTX 3090
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP215 W350 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Sep 2020