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 2080

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 215W instead of 250W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (368 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 368).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌16.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 215W.

GeForce RTX 2080

2018

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 215W instead of 250W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅3.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅4.3% more Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation, which can increase overall FPS in supported games (384 vs 368).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Fewer Tensor Cores for AI-powered features like DLSS and frame generation (368 vs 384), which can reduce FPS gains in supported games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌16.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 215W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER averages 3.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 18,676 vs 19,467 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution.

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

GeForce RTX 2080 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 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $699 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is in basically the same MSRP band at $699 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 3.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $699 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is GeForce RTX 2080 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $699 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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 2080 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	159 FPS	168 FPS
medium	141 FPS	148 FPS
high	123 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	135 FPS	139 FPS
medium	109 FPS	113 FPS
high	96 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	85 FPS
medium	68 FPS	72 FPS
high	54 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	413 FPS	455 FPS
medium	347 FPS	392 FPS
high	282 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	281 FPS
medium	221 FPS	235 FPS
high	192 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	161 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	126 FPS	128 FPS
medium	108 FPS	110 FPS
high	91 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	783 FPS	823 FPS
medium	634 FPS	663 FPS
high	560 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	420 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	606 FPS	624 FPS
medium	492 FPS	504 FPS
high	420 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	315 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	409 FPS	430 FPS
medium	331 FPS	347 FPS
high	277 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	210 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	529 FPS	546 FPS
medium	460 FPS	466 FPS
high	395 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	327 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	431 FPS	447 FPS
medium	376 FPS	384 FPS
high	307 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	253 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	272 FPS	278 FPS
medium	257 FPS	260 FPS
high	224 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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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 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 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, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 4.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).