GeForce RTX 2080 vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1.2% more VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
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 2080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, it costs 11% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 7.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+7.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($250)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER reaches 19,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1815 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) with 368 Tensor cores vs 384.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	18,676	19,467+4%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2944	3072+4%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS	11.15 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1815 MHz+6%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184	192+4%
L1 Cache	2.9 MB	3 MB+3%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46	48+4%
Tensor Cores	368	384+4%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 SUPER has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 1.2% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — a 10.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB	8 GB+1%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	496 GB/s+11%
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) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 SUPER
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W — a 15.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080 SUPER
TDP	215W-14%	250W
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+12%	77.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 2080 costs 10.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2080 offers 7.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).