RTX 2080

RTX 2080 Specifications

The RTX 2080 is based on the Turing architecture and manufactured using the 12 nm process node. It was launched approximately 6 years, 7 months ago, originally priced at $699. It features 2944 cores, including 46 compute units (SMs), 184 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 64 render output units (ROPs). For ray tracing and AI-accelerated tasks, it also includes 46 dedicated RT cores and 368 Tensor cores, enabling advanced rendering and upscaling features where supported. It has a base clock of 1515 MHz and a boost clock reaching up to 1710 MHz. The RTX 2080 comes equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus. Memory runs at 1750 MHz and delivers a total memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.

This GPU has a moderate thermal design power (TDP) of 215 W. A PC case with good airflow and a quality power supply are required for stable operation. Due to the moderate TDP, this GPU is suitable for small form factor builds with somewhat limited airflow.

RTX 2080 Performance

RTX 2080 is an entry-level graphics card with a relative gaming performance score of 33.08%. It performs well at 1080p resolution and can handle 1440p or even 4K with reduced settings or advanced features like DLSS, FSR, and frame generation. Ideal for casual gamers or users who occasionally play games on their work or general-purpose PCs without spending heavily on a GPU.

RTX 2080 delivers a balanced gaming performance-per-price ratio of 53.1%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and gaming capabilities.