GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3080

When comparing GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3080, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3080 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Main Specs

	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080
Power consumption (TDP)	175 Watt	320 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 8-pin	1x 12-pin
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Maximum RAM amount	8 GB	10 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C	1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce RTX 3080 has 82% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2070.
GeForce RTX 2070 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce RTX 3080 uses PCIe 4.0 x16 interface.
GeForce RTX 3080 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce RTX 2070.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce RTX 2070 is build with Turing architecture, and GeForce RTX 3080 - with Ampere.
Core clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 40 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2070.
GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by 12 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 3080 - by 8 nm process technology.
GeForce RTX 3080 is 56 mm longer, than GeForce RTX 2070.
Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 3080 is 5000 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2070.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	70−75	95−100
ultra / 1080p	55−60	75−80
QHD / 1440p	45−50	60−65
4K / 2160p	27−30	45−50
low / 720p	95−100	110−120
medium / 1080p	85−90	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 29% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
high / 1080p	110−120	140−150
ultra / 1080p	100−110	140−150
QHD / 1440p	80−85	110−120
4K / 2160p	45−50	75−80
low / 720p	150−160	170−180
medium / 1080p	120−130	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Battlefield 5 is 28% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	230−240
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	220−230
GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	95−100	120−130
ultra / 1080p	90−95	110−120
QHD / 1440p	70−75	100−110
4K / 2160p	35−40	65−70
low / 720p	120−130	140−150
medium / 1080p	100−110	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Far Cry 5 is 30% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
high / 1080p	150−160	180−190
ultra / 1080p	120−130	150−160
QHD / 1440p	80−85	120−130
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	260−270	280−290
medium / 1080p	180−190	220−230
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Fortnite is 19% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
high / 1080p	120−130	150−160
ultra / 1080p	100−110	140−150
QHD / 1440p	85−90	120−130
4K / 2160p	55−60	95−100
low / 720p	160−170	180−190
medium / 1080p	130−140	160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Forza Horizon 4 is 29% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
low / 768p	170−180	170−180
medium / 768p	160−170	160−170
high / 1080p	130−140	150−160
ultra / 1080p	80−85	100−110
QHD / 1440p	70−75	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Grand Theft Auto V is 10% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
high / 1080p	65−70	100−110
ultra / 1080p	55−60	80−85
QHD / 1440p	40−45	65−70
4K / 2160p	27−30	45−50
low / 720p	130−140	160−170
medium / 1080p	85−90	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce RTX 3080 have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	130−140	160−170
ultra / 1080p	100−110	140−150
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	150−160	220−230
medium / 1080p	150−160	180−190
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 30% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
high / 1080p	60−65	100−110
ultra / 1080p	40−45	65−70
QHD / 1440p	30−35	55−60
4K / 2160p	21−24	35−40
low / 720p	130−140	150−160
medium / 1080p	90−95	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 43% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
low / 768p	280−290	350−400
medium / 768p	200−210	290−300
high / 1080p	120−130	200−210
ultra / 1080p	70−75	110−120
4K / 2160p	45−50	80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 45% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.
low / 768p	270−280	900−950
ultra / 1080p	130−140	400−450
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 3080 in World of Tanks is 229% more, than GeForce RTX 2070.

Full Specs

	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce RTX 3080
Architecture	Turing	Ampere
Code name	Turing TU106	GA102
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	27 August 2018	1 September 2020
Pipelines	2304	8704
Core clock speed	1410 MHz	1450 MHz
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1710 MHz
Transistor count	10,800 million	28,300 million
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm	8 nm
Texture fill rate	233.3	465.1
Length	229 mm	285 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	320 Bit
Memory clock speed	14000 MHz	19000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	448.0 GB/s	760.3 GB/s
Shared memory	-
G-SYNC support	+
VR Ready	+
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model	6.5	6.5
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	2.0
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.2
CUDA	7.5	8.5
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce RTX 3080

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