
GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

GeForce RTX 2080
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $175 versus $250 for the GeForce RTX 2080, it costs 30% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 39% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+39%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($175) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

GeForce RTX 2080
The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER reaches 18,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) with 368 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,676+3% | 18,166 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944+15% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS+11% | 9.062 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz | 1770 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+15% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB+16% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+15% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 368+15% | 320 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 7.906 GB | 8 GB+1% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 215W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 86.9+3% | 84.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 and now averages $175. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 30% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 103.8 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 39% better value. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 | GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $499-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $175-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 74.7 | 103.8+39% |
| Codename | TU104 | TU104 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | July 9 2019 |
| Ranking | #94 | #97 |
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