GeForce RTX 2080
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
18,676
MSRP
$699
AVG Price
$250
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Overview
The GeForce RTX 2080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 2080 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Deadlock
Elden Ring
Final Fantasy XIV
Fortnite
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 2080 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 18,676 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the High-End tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU104), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2944 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 184 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 10.07 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1710 MHz from a base of 1515 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 18,676 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Turing (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | TU104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2944 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 184 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1710 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1515 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 10.07 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 314.6 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 13,600 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #94 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 is equipped with 7.906 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 448 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 7.906 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 448 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The GeForce RTX 2080 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: NVIDIA Reflex, DLSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ✅ Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 10.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | NVLink |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC, decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215 Watt under load (TDP) — a 650W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin + 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 116mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 215 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 650W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 116mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $250 (MSRP: $699), the GeForce RTX 2080 delivers 75 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #94 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce RTX 2080 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $250 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #94 |
| Release Date | September 20 2018 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
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