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.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

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 50 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

✅33.4% more average FPS across 50 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.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 33.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 37.9% in PassMark G3D (19,467 vs 14,114), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM and 48 vs 30 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $350 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 45.2% (40.4 vs 27.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 2060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. 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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 50.1% cheaper ($350 less). 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
MSRP	$349-50%	$699
Performance per Dollar	40.4+45%	27.8
Codename	TU106	TU104
Release	January 7 2019	July 23 2019
Ranking	#168	#86

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