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RTX 2080 Super vs RTX 3070 Ti

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (2019) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (2021).

RTX 2080 Super

NVIDIA Mid-range

30 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (250 W vs 290 W)

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Winner

RTX 3070 Ti

NVIDIA High-end

44 / perf index
  • ~47% faster on average
  • Cheaper at launch ($599 vs $699)
  • Newer (2021 vs 2019)
  • Better performance per dollar
  • More power-efficient

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Verdict: The RTX 3070 Ti is roughly 47% faster than the RTX 2080 Super on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the RTX 3070 Ti offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 3070 Ti is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

RTX 2080 Super
30
RTX 3070 Ti
44

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationRTX 2080 SuperRTX 3070 Ti
ArchitectureTuringAmpere
Release year20192021
Est. performance
30
44
Shading units
3,072
6,144
Boost clock
1815 MHz
1770 MHz
FP32 compute
11.2 TFLOPS
21.7 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory bus
256-bit
256-bit
Board power
250 W
290 W
Launch MSRP
$699
$599

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3070 Ti better than the RTX 2080 Super?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 3070 Ti is about 47% faster than the RTX 2080 Super on average.

How much faster is the RTX 3070 Ti than the RTX 2080 Super?

Roughly 47% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 3070 Ti delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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