PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower vs Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix differences in specs

Comparison of PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower operates at a base clock speed of 1.470 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix operates at a base clock speed of 1.470 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower is 175 W, while that of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix is 350 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower

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Higher clock speed

1.470 GHz 1.365 GHz

Around 7% better clock speed

Top features of Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix

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More memory

12 GB 8 GB

33% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
GPU Chip	TU106 GA102-225-A1
Execution units	34 80
Shader	2176 10240
Render Output Units	64 96
Texture Units	136 320

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR6X
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 1.188 GHz
Memory Bandwith	448 GB/s 912 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 384 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.470 GHz 1.365 GHz
Boost Clock	1.650 GHz 1.665 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	175 W 350 W
Tjunction max	-- 93 °C
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Radial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 65 mm 3 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.1
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4a
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12_2 12_2
Raytracing	Yes Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No Decode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	267 mm 294 mm
Height	114 mm 112 mm
Width	35 mm 56 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of PNY GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB Blower and Gainward GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Phoenix, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q3/2019 Q2/2021
Structure size	12 nm 8 nm
Part-no	VCG20608SBLMPB NED308T019KB-132AX
Documents	data sheet data sheet