NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

Name: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super
Brand: Nvidia
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Nvidia

RTX 2080 Super

Turing · 8 GB GDDR6

#43 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.43/100

Lowest price

$599

FPS / $

0.699

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#66 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.27/100

Lowest price

$417

FPS / $

0.89

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Our verdict

The RTX 2080 Super is on average 14% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 8GB is currently $182 cheaper ($417 vs $599).
With 0.89 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RTX 2080 Super

RTX 3060 8GB

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

355 FPS

1% low 214

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+14%

231 FPS

1% low 162

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+25%

85 FPS

1% low 62

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+17%

124 FPS

1% low 89

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+8%

86 FPS

1% low 65

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+14%

725 FPS

1% low 308

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+16%

133 FPS

1% low 103

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+17%

104 FPS

1% low 75

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RTX 2080 Super

0.699

RTX 3060 8GB

0.89

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Specifications

	RTX 2080 Super	RTX 3060 8GB
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Release date	2019-07	2022-10
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	496 GB/s	240 GB/s
Shading units	3072	3584
Boost clock	1815 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	250 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$699	—

Popularity on DropReference

RTX 2080 Super

#43 / 71

Popularity score2.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,540

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 8GB

#66 / 71

Popularity score0.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$1,147

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RTX 2080 Super

4 models tracked

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RTX 3060 8GB

1 models tracked

Gigabyte RTX 3060 Gaming OC WINDFORCE 8GB GDDR6$417

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 2080 Super or the RTX 3060 8GB?

The RTX 2080 Super is on average 14% faster than the RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 8GB is currently $182 cheaper ($417 vs $599). With 0.89 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 8GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RTX 2080 Super or RTX 3060 8GB?

At 1440p, the RTX 2080 Super averages 379 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 2080 Super?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 2080 Super. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2080 Super?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2080 Super is the r5-5600x (2 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 8GB is the r7-5800x (1 builds).

How much does the RTX 2080 Super cost right now?

The RTX 2080 Super is available from $599. We track 4 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 8GB is available from $417. We track 1 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super, with Turing architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. An improved version of the RTX 2080, it excels at 4K and offers the best performance of the RTX 2000 series.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.