Conclusion
...EVGA improves upon it by offering RGB backlighting of the logo, a zero-fan mode, and cooler and quieter operation.
It is understandable that EVGA would jump on the RTX Super bandwagon by releasing numerous models that each offer something a bit different. That is indeed the case, as the line-up includes six cards that span a regular dual-slot form factor, oversized PCB, and even hybrid cooling.
Slap bang in the middle is the Super XC Gaming. Fitting into the same dual-slot profile as the Founders Edition, EVGA improves upon it by offering RGB backlighting of the logo, a zero-fan mode, and cooler and quieter operation. Core frequency is rated to be 30MHz higher, at 1,800MHz, and real-world performance means it is an excellent solution for QHD or WQHD gaming. EVGA also throws in an extra game over the Founders Edition, too.
That's the good news. The bad is that, at £530, the card is £55 dearer than the beautiful-looking Founders Edition. That's just about okay for some enthusiasts, but looking across to AMD, you can get most of this card's performance for a lot less money by way of Radeon RX 5700 and XT.
Botton line: a competent GeForce RTX 2070 Super, the EVGA XC Gaming's pricing is what ultimately counts against it.
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Looks good
Solid perf at QHD Nice and quiet at full load Hardware-accelerated ray tracing |
More expensive than FE
Not a whole heap better than RX 5700 XT |
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