G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅33.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅60% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 160W instead of 250W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 229mm instead of 267mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅33.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅60% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 240).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (240 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

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100.3% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
❌56.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 160W.
❌16.6% longer card at 267mm vs 229mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than GeForce RTX 2060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.9% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 37.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, 384 vs 240 Tensor cores, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 37.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 60.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is about 100.3% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 33.9% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 37.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 2060 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 2060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $349 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	108 FPS	168 FPS
medium	98 FPS	148 FPS
high	82 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	139 FPS
medium	83 FPS	113 FPS
high	69 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	85 FPS
medium	43 FPS	72 FPS
high	31 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	290 FPS	455 FPS
medium	247 FPS	392 FPS
high	197 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	281 FPS
medium	164 FPS	235 FPS
high	131 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	128 FPS
medium	91 FPS	110 FPS
high	75 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	635 FPS	823 FPS
medium	508 FPS	663 FPS
high	423 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	624 FPS
medium	381 FPS	504 FPS
high	318 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	430 FPS
medium	254 FPS	347 FPS
high	212 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	428 FPS	546 FPS
medium	354 FPS	466 FPS
high	286 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	447 FPS
medium	302 FPS	384 FPS
high	235 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	278 FPS
medium	166 FPS	260 FPS
high	154 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 19,467 — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER leads by 37.9%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) with 240 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	14,114	19,467+38%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	3072+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	11.15 TFLOPS+73%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1815 MHz+8%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	192+60%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	3 MB+58%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	48+60%
Tensor Cores	240	384+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — a 47.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	496 GB/s+48%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-10%	80°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+13%	77.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 50.1% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 45.3% better value.