RTX 2070 Vs RTX 2070 SUPER: Worth Upgrading?

Gaming Benchmarks

To assess the actual gaming performance of the  RTX 2070 vs RTX 2070 Super, we will conduct benchmark tests in a range of modern games. These tests will provide us with detailed data on frame rates, resolution, graphics settings, and more.

Testing Rig

• OS: Windows 11
• CPU: Intel Core i5-13600K
• Motherboards: MSI Z790 Tomahawk Max WiFi Motherboard
• RAM: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz
• SSD: Teamgroup T-Force Z540 2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
• CPU Cooler: XIGMATEK Aurora 360 Cooler

Hitman 3

• In our first Hitman 3 gameplay, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a 15.2% greater performance, reaching an impressive 120 FPS against the RTX 2070’s 103 FPS average.
• Furthermore, the RTX 2070 SUPER outperforms the RTX 2070 in 1% lows with an impressive 18.3% increase, reaching 95 FPS compared to 79 FPS.

Fortnite

• During Fortnite, the RTX 2070 Super outdoes the RTX 2070’s 171 FPS by a 1.1% improvement reaching 173 FPS.
• In addition, the RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a better 1% low performance with a significant 2% increase, achieving 149 FPS versus the RTX 2070’s 146 FPS.

Resident Evil Village

• With a notable 10.2% rise in average FPS, the RTX 2070 Super shines over the RTX 2070’s 176 FPS by achieving a remarkable 195 FPS.
• Additionally, the RTX 2070 Super surpasses the RTX 2070 by 11.3% advantage in low 1% performance, clocking in at 168 FPS compared to the RTX 2070’s 150 FPS.

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

• The RTX 2070 SUPER’s performance in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla demonstrates a 7.4% superiority over the RTX 2070, achieving 70 FPS compared to 65 FPS.
• Moreover, the RTX 2070 SUPER excels in 1% low performance compared to the RTX 2070, exhibiting an impressive 9.3% boost with 56 FPS versus 51 FPS.

Days Gone

• Surpassing the RTX 2070’s 94 FPS, the RTX 2070 SUPER flexes its power, delivering a remarkable 12.9% rise in average FPS and achieving a noteworthy 107 FPS.
• The RTX 2070 Super demonstrates a superior 1% low performance than the RTX 2070, achieving a notable 45.9% increase in FPS with 99 compared to 62.

CSGO

• In our CSGO gameplay, the RTX 2070 Super sets itself apart from the RTX 2070, achieving a 4.3% increase in average FPS with 450 FPS vs 431 FPS.
• The RTX 2070 Super showcases better 1% low performance, exceeding that of the RTX 2070 with a 9.2% increase, hitting 147 FPS compared to 134 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077

• Boasting a remarkable 12% increase in average FPS, the RTX 2070 Super surpasses the RTX 2070 ‘s 47 FPS, achieving 53 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
• The RTX 2070 Super delivers better low 1% performance than the RTX 2070, demonstrating a 14.6% gain with 44 FPS compared to 38 FPS.

Call of Duty Warzone

• During COD: Warzone, the RTX 2070 Super outperforms the RTX 2070 by 5.3%, reaching an impressive 119 FPS compared to the RTX 2070’s 113 FPS.
• Moreover, the RTX 2070 performs better in 1% lows compared to the RTX 2070 SUPER, with a remarkable 41.7% increase in FPS at 85 versus 60.

Horizon Zero Dawn

• In Horizon Zero Dawn, the RTX 2070 SUPER outperforms the RTX 2070’s 60 FPS with a 15.3% increase in average FPS, delivering a commendable 70 FPS.
• Furthermore, the RTX 2070 Super excels in low 1% performance over the RTX 2070, showcasing a 16.3% increase with 66 FPS compared to 56 FPS.

Forza Horizon 4

• In our final Forza Horizon 4 session, the RTX 2070 Super shows its superiority over the RTX 2070, exhibiting a 6.7% increase by providing 107 FPS compared to 100 FPS.
• The RTX 2070 Super displays a better performance in low 1% compared to the RTX 2070, with an impressive 7.1% increase in FPS at 106 versus 99.

Overall Gaming Performance

According to our benchmark analysis, the RTX 2070 SUPER has a higher average of 146.4 FPS production than the RTX 2070’s 136 FPS. Hence, the RTX 2070 Super wins in the competition of the RTX 2070 vs RTX 2070 Super, by delivering a 7.6% higher average frame rate.

Coming to the worst 1% performance time, the RTX 2070 delivered 90 FPS, while the RTX 2070 Super produced a better 122 FPS. So, the RTX 2070 Super performs about 35.6% better than the RTX 2070 at low 1%.

Winner: GeForce RTX 2070 Super

Average Thermal Statistics

In our gaming session, the RTX 2070 SUPER maintained lower temperatures than the RTX 2070, with an average temperature of 54.7°C compared to 58.9°C. So, the RTX 2070 Super has 7.7% superior thermal efficiency compared to the RTX 2070 in our benchmark results.

Winner: GeForce RTX 2070 Super

Pricing And Availability

Nvidia launched the RTX 2070 and the RTX 2070 Super at the same price point. However, the current price of the RTX 2070 Super is 22.2% higher than the RTX 2070. And these GPUs are available in renewed conditions. Seeking a brand-new older-gen GPU is not practical.

Final Verdict: What Do We Recommend?

GeForce RTX 2070 Super: The RTX 2070 Super has a better gaming performance, more CUDA and Tensor cores, and higher thermal efficiency. Its performance justifies the refurbished GPU’s current cost.

GeForce RTX 2070: The RTX 2070 is a good GPU with better power efficiency compared to the RTX 2070 Super. Its memory specs are the same as the Super version, and the RTX 2070 is cheaper.

In the end, I would say that the RTX 2070 Super is a better GPU for gaming and overall performance. However, the RTX 2070 is a more economical option that costs less and consumes less energy.