GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

100%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

95%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

94%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

93%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

92%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

91%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

90%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

90%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

89%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

88%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $280), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4.3%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 384 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	19,467	20,312+4%
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Process Node	12 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	4864+58%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+45%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+9%	1665 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	192+26%	152
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.8 MB+60%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	48+26%	38
Tensor Cores	384+153%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 10.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s+11%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	250W	200W-20%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	77.9	101.6+30%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 4.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).