RTX 2080

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RTX 2080 Review & Specifications

The RTX 2080 is based on the Turing architecture and manufactured using the 12 nm nm process node. It was launched approximately 7 years, 8 months ago, originally priced at $699. It features 2944 cores, including 84 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 and can handle 1440p with optimized settings or features like DLSS and FSR, though it's not suitable for 4K. Intended for for casual gamers or users who play occasionally on general-purpose PCs.

The RTX 2080 offers 8 GB of VRAM — a reasonable amount for its class. It performs well in 1080p gaming and modest 1440p workloads, though its lower compute performance may limit use of advanced settings or ray tracing. With support for DLSS, NVIDIA users can extend playability at higher resolutions. In creative tasks like photo editing or Full HD video, the GPU is adequate. Thanks to the NVIDIA ecosystem, this GPU is capable of basic AI experimentation, including inference with smaller models or quantized architectures — a good entry-level solution for developers interested in ML.

RTX 2080 provides excellent value at 85.4% efficiency. While its gaming performance is modest, it can still be a cost-effective solution for users with limited demands.

General Information

GPU Name	RTX 2080
GPU Code Name	TU104
Release Price	$699
Selected Model	EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 XC GAMING, 8GB GDDR6, Dual HDB Fans & RGB LED Graphics Card 08G-P4-2182-KR (Renewed)
Current Price Amazon	$285
Amazon Price Updated	5 hours, 52 minutes ago
Launch Date	7 years, 8 months ago
GPU Available	True

Architecture

Architecture	Turing
Foundry	TSMC
Process	12 nm
Transistors	13600 million
Die Size	545 mm²
Bus Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	215 W

Configuration

Cores	2944
CUs (SMs)	84
TMUs	184
ROPs	64
RT Cores	46
Tensor Cores	368
L1 Cache	64 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache	4 MB

Clock Speeds

Base Clock	1515 MHz
Boost Clock	1710 MHz

Memory Performance

Memory Size - Type	8 GB GDDR6
Memory Bus Width	256 bit
Memory Clock	1750 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s

API / Feature Support

DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	3.0
Vulkan	1.4
Shader Model	6.8

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate	459.60 GPixel/s
Texture Rate	314.60 GTexel/s
FP16	20.14 TFLOPS
FP32	10.07 TFLOPS
FP64	314.61 GFLOPS

Gaming Performance Chart

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GPU Price / Performance Table

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GPU Specification Table

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