2070 Super vs 2080 Super

In this article, we will be taking a closer look at two of the Nvidia GeForce graphics cards to find out which is the best. We will be benchmarking each card on specifications such as MRender, overall FPS, and VRAM.

The two graphics cards we will be focusing on are the RTX 2070 Super and the RTX 2080 Super.

When it comes to graphics cards, you may be familiar with the company Nvidia. They produce arguably the best graphics cards available. While Nvidia is a company that has been around for a far shorter length of time in comparison to AMD, they shook the gaming world with the entry into it.

Nvidia quickly became one of the most popular companies for graphics cards and it is clear to see why. It has taken rival companies a long while to produce graphics cards that can compete with Nvidia.

While Nvidia is known for its more expensive graphics cards, do not be put off by this if you are shopping on a budget. Nvidia produces some fantastic mid to low-range GPUs too.

Nvidia has changed the gaming world when it comes to graphics. The technology they produce is innovative, and they have grasped next-generation gaming graphics.

When you choose to purchase a Nvidia GPU you know that you will be met with a great quality component. In addition to this, their GPUs have overclocking capabilities. This is great if you are looking to further improve your gaming PC.

Here are the clock speed specs for each GPU:

2070 Super

• Base Clock – 1605MHz
• Boost Clock – 1815MHz

2080 Super

• Base Clock – 1650MHz
• Boost Clock – 1845MHz

The architecture your GPU uses is important. The better the architecture, the better your gameplay. The architecture will increase your overall speeds and performance.

Both GPUs use Nvidia Turing architecture. This architecture supplies you with 6x better performance in comparison to Nvidia’s previous graphics cards. This is a significant improvement.

The Turing Architecture provides powerful DLSS 2.0 AI-Enhanced graphics. The tensor cores used are some of the most current technologically advanced and concurrent processing is used.

This architecture is impressive and when combined with ray tracing will significantly improve your gameplay and graphics. The variable ray shading is next-gen. The mesh shaders add more detail to your graphics, without affecting the overall speed.

This architecture is equipped to deal with larger and more detailed graphics of modern games. The use of Directx 12 is superb. When it comes to choosing a GPU based on the architecture, both of these are equally as good.

The clock speeds are where these two GPUs differ. While the 2080 Super does have slightly faster clock speeds overall, this does come at an increased cost. You have to weigh up whether or not the slight increase in speed is justifiable for you.

If you are looking to significantly overclock your GPU, you need to ensure that you have a sufficient cooling system. While both of these GPUs have two in-built fans that help to remove and circulate air, the increase in temperature when overclocking needs to be considered.

The max temperature for the 2070 Super is 88℃ and for the 2080 Super, it is 89℃. Given this, it does not make a significant difference which one you purchase for overclocking as their max temperatures are similar. It should be noted that it’s not recommended to run your cards near their max temperature!

The recommended power supply for both GPUs is 650W. The 2080 Super has a higher power consumption overall, up to 250W. The 2070 Super uses 215W. Again, while this is only a small difference, it will affect overclocking temperatures and overall power consumption over time.

The dimensions of each GPU are as follows:

2070 Super:

• Height – 4.556”
• Length – 10.5”
• Width – 2-Slot

2080 Super

• Height – 4.556”
• Length – 10.5”
• Width – 2-Slot

When looking for a suitable GPU, you should ensure that you have sufficient space in your build. While the majority of GPUs are of a similar size, they will vary slightly.

Both the 2070 Super and the 2080 Super have the same dimensions, so this specification is not overly important if you know this size is suitable. They both have a 2-slot width, which is common for GPUs.

When looking at the interface the GPUs use, they are both compatible with PCIe 3.0 x 16. While this is good, there is a higher PCIe available at 4.0. Given this, the interface may be slightly dated if you are thinking of using PCIe 4.0 x 16.

The resolution of your GPU is important. Ideally, the resolution of your graphics card should match your monitor or TV. If your TV is 4K ready, and your GPU is not 4K, you will not be getting the best out of your monitor.

Both of these GPUs have 4K abilities and can run at 1440p. However, 1080p remains the firm favorite when it comes to gaming resolutions. These graphics cards are more than capable of performing well at both levels.

We benchmarked both graphics cards to see which one performed better. Given the price difference, it may not surprise you that the 2080 Super outperformed the 2070 Super. When looking at its average performance, it was 16% better than the 2070 Super.

The MRender speed of the 2080 Super was an impressive 197 fps, in comparison to the 2070 Super’s 183fps. When overclocked, the 2080 Super came out on top. It had a 17% increase in performance compared to the 2070 Super.

Looking at the 2080 Super’s overclocked lighting score, this was 193fps, in comparison to the 2070 Super’s 166fps. When gameplay was run at Max 1080p, the 2080 Super fared slightly better than the 2070 Super. It provided 185 fps for Fortnite, in comparison to the 2070 Super, which worked at 167fps.

The overall effective speed of the 2080 Super was 17% faster than the 2070 Super. While the 2080 Super was better overall, the percentages are very minimal.

Both of these GPUs have ray-tracing capabilities which are great when looking to future proof your build. The built-in RT cores are responsible for improving the overall lighting and shading in-game. They allow the game to look and feel more realistic.

The ray-tracing provided is fast and accurate. It is certainly something worth considering when you are looking for a GPU. As both of these GPUs use raytracing, there is no difference in the performance for this specification.

When looking at GPUs, you should aim to purchase a card with at least 8GB of ram. This is the minimum needed to effectively run your graphics at 1080p. If you are looking to game consistently at 1440p, the GB will need to be more than 8GB ideally.

You do not have to worry about low VRAM with these graphics cards. The 2070 Super runs at 14Gbps and the 2080 Super runs at an impressive 15.5Gbps. This is more than enough memory speed to run both 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

The standard memory configuration of a GPU is as important as the memory speed. Both GPUs operate using 8BG GDDR6. This is currently the highest specification in this category, as the long-awaited GDDR7 is yet to be released.

In terms of futureproofing, either of these graphics cards would be suitable.

Both GPUs are a great option and when compared side by side, there is not a huge amount of difference between both. While the 2080 Super does have a slightly higher fps and memory overall, you have to weigh up whether or not it is worth the jump in price.

The 2070 Super is more than capable of providing fantastic gaming and still uses the same architecture and GDDR6. While the 2080 Super is the better option on paper, you are unlikely to notice the slightly increased specifications between both.

If you are looking for good quality GPUs that are future proof and use up to date specifications, either prove to be a suitable option.