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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce RTX 2080 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 2080 specifications and capabilities.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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