NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RTX 2080 Super
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$599
FPS / $
0.699
RTX 3080 Ti
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$950
Our verdict
- The RTX 2080 Super is currently $351 cheaper ($599 vs $950).
- The RTX 3080 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / $
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RTX 2080 Super | RTX 3080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Release date | 2019-07 | 2021-06 |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 496 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 3072 | 10240 |
| Boost clock | 1815 MHz | 1665 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 250 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 650 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $699 | $1199 |
Popularity on DropReference
RTX 2080 Super
#43 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
3
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
RTX 3080 Ti
#42 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
4
Average build price
$1,839
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
750 W · $98
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RTX 2080 Super
4 models tracked
PNY GeForce® RTX 2080 Super™ 8GB Blower Graphics Card$670
MSI RTX 2080 Super Ventus XS OC 8GB GDDR6 256-bit$785
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2080 Super EVO OC Graphics Card, Black$799
ASUS GeForce RTX 2080 Super Overclocked 8G GDDR6 Dual-Fan EVO V2 Edition VR Ready HDMI DisplayPort 1.4 Graphics Card (DUAL-RTX2080S-O8G-EVO-V2)$599
RTX 3080 Ti
7 models tracked
EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA GAMING 12GB GDDR6X$950
EVGA RTX 3080 Ti FTW3 ULTRA 12GB GDDR6X ARGB Black$999
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Vision OC 12GB GDDR6X$1,000
ASUS TUF Gaming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC Edition Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, Dual Ball Fan Bearings, Military-Grade Certification), 3 Year Warranty$1,399
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X OC 12GB GDDR6X$1,295
Gigabyte RTX 3080 Ti Gaming OC 12GB GDDR6X WINDFORCE$1,230
ASUS ROG-STRIX-RTX3080TI-O12G-GAMING - OC Edition - graphics card - GF RTX 3080 Ti - 12 GB GDDR6X - PCIe 4.0 - 2 x HDMI, 3 x DisplayPort$1,298
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RTX 2080 Super or the RTX 3080 Ti?
The RTX 2080 Super is currently $351 cheaper ($599 vs $950). The RTX 3080 Ti packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
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 3080 Ti?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 3080 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 Ti is the r7-7700x3D (2 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 3080 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3080 Ti is available from $950. We track 7 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 3080 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. An improved version of the RTX 3080, it excels at 4K and competes with the best cards of its generation.
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