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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅15% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 320).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.7 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 36.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.4 vs 26.7 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅15% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (368 vs 320).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (320 vs 368), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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40.1% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.7 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 better than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 2080 averages 2.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 18,166 vs 18,676 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2080 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018 and more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 8 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 is still the better GPU overall, but GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is probably the smarter buy today for most people. GeForce RTX 2080 is about 40.1% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Paying about 40.1% more on MSRP for only 2.5% more estimated average FPS is just a weak value trade on paper.

When does GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER make more sense than GeForce RTX 2080?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is still a very sensible gaming buy in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $499 MSRP, you are saving about $200 on MSRP and only giving up lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 2070 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	164 FPS	159 FPS
medium	145 FPS	141 FPS
high	128 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	135 FPS
medium	110 FPS	109 FPS
high	98 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	80 FPS
medium	69 FPS	68 FPS
high	55 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	371 FPS	413 FPS
medium	308 FPS	347 FPS
high	253 FPS	282 FPS
ultra	217 FPS	242 FPS
1440p
low	248 FPS	262 FPS
medium	206 FPS	221 FPS
high	175 FPS	192 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	127 FPS	126 FPS
medium	107 FPS	108 FPS
high	88 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	72 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	779 FPS	783 FPS
medium	635 FPS	634 FPS
high	545 FPS	560 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	420 FPS
1440p
low	611 FPS	606 FPS
medium	490 FPS	492 FPS
high	409 FPS	420 FPS
ultra	307 FPS	315 FPS
4K
low	408 FPS	409 FPS
medium	327 FPS	331 FPS
high	267 FPS	277 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	210 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
1080p
low	490 FPS	529 FPS
medium	427 FPS	460 FPS
high	344 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	295 FPS	327 FPS
1440p
low	399 FPS	431 FPS
medium	348 FPS	376 FPS
high	257 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	216 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	234 FPS	272 FPS
medium	206 FPS	257 FPS
high	183 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	185 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER scores 18,166 and the GeForce RTX 2080 reaches 18,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2080 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080). Raw compute: 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1710 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 2080) with 320 Tensor cores vs 368.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
G3D Mark Score	18,166	18,676+3%
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	2944+15%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.062 TFLOPS	10.07 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+4%	1710 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	184+15%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB	2.9 MB+16%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	40	46+15%
Tensor Cores	320	368+15%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
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 2070 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 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 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+1%	7.906 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	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 2070 SUPER) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
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 2070 SUPER) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
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 2070 SUPER draws 215W versus the GeForce RTX 2080's 215W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080). 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 2070 SUPER	GeForce RTX 2080
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	84.5	86.9+3%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER costs 28.6% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.4 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) vs 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER offers 36.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).