GeForce RTX 2080
VS
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080

2018Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019Core: 1605 MHzBoost: 1770 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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.

InsightGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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)

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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
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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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2080GeForce 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