NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

Ranked 9 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2018
  • Process Technology: 12 nm
  • Power Consumption: 215 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 operates at a base clock frequency of 1515 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to 1710 MHz. This card is equipped with 8 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 14000 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 26
Value for money (0-100): 33.65
Architecture: Turing
Code name: TU104
Type: Desktop
Release date: 27 August 2018 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $699
Price now: $1591 (2.3x MSRP)
Value for money: 16.06
GPU code name: Turing TU104
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 2944
Core clock speed: 1515 MHz
Boost Clock: 1710 MHz
Transistor count: 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology: 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 215 Watt
Texture fill rate: 314.6
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 2944
Boost clock speed: 1710 MHz
Number of transistors: 13,600 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 215 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Length: 267 mm
Supplementary power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080.

Memory type: GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount: 8 GB
Memory bus width: 256 Bit
Memory clock speed: 14000 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 448.0 GB/s
Shared memory: -

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, 1x USB Type-C
G-SYNC support: +
HDMI: +

Technologies

Additional technologies that the vendor integrates into its devices. They do not directly affect the performance, but can have a nice addition to the graphics card functionality both in games and at work.

VR Ready: +
Multi Monitor: +
CUDA: 7.5

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 12 Ultimate (12_1)
OpenGL: 4.6
Vulkan: 1.2.131
Shader Model: 6.5
OpenCL: 1.2

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


low
1280x720
med.
1920x1080
high
1920x1080
ultra
1920x1080
QHD
2560x1440
4K
3840x2160
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020)
low
1280x720
162
med.
1920x1080
124
high
1920x1080
111
ultra
1920x1080
93
QHD
2560x1440
74
4K
3840x2160
42
Death Stranding (2020)
low
1280x720
186
med.
1920x1080
163
high
1920x1080
151
ultra
1920x1080
147
QHD
2560x1440
108
4K
3840x2160
61.8
F1 2020 (2020)
low
1280x720
290
med.
1920x1080
246
high
1920x1080
229
ultra
1920x1080
169
QHD
2560x1440
129
4K
3840x2160
76
Gears Tactics (2020)
low
1280x720
315
med.
1920x1080
227
high
1920x1080
158
ultra
1920x1080
115
QHD
2560x1440
87.3
4K
3840x2160
46.9
Doom Eternal (2020)
low
1280x720
293
med.
1920x1080
249
high
1920x1080
228
ultra
1920x1080
223
QHD
2560x1440
161
4K
3840x2160
87.5
Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

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