GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

13,513

April 2 2020
80 Watt
Turing (2018−2022)

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 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.

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FPS Benchmarks

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

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low195 FPS
medium162 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra119 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium120 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra84 FPS
4k
low81 FPS
medium67 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

1080p
low120 FPS
medium94 FPS
high72 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low76 FPS
medium62 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4k
low46 FPS
medium38 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra23 FPS
Deadlock

Deadlock

1080p
low137 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra84 FPS
1440p
low115 FPS
medium106 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra77 FPS
4k
low63 FPS
medium58 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra43 FPS
Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

1080p
low165 FPS
medium155 FPS
high132 FPS
ultra100 FPS
1440p
low158 FPS
medium146 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra93 FPS
4k
low77 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra49 FPS
Final Fantasy XIV

Final Fantasy XIV

1080p
low173 FPS
medium153 FPS
high133 FPS
ultra116 FPS
1440p
low124 FPS
medium116 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra82 FPS
4k
low70 FPS
medium69 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra48 FPS
Fortnite

Fortnite

1080p
low353 FPS
medium254 FPS
high172 FPS
ultra110 FPS
1440p
low197 FPS
medium142 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra66 FPS
4k
low79 FPS
medium51 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra25 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low608 FPS
medium486 FPS
high405 FPS
ultra304 FPS
1440p
low456 FPS
medium365 FPS
high304 FPS
ultra228 FPS
4k
low304 FPS
medium243 FPS
high203 FPS
ultra152 FPS
Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2

1080p
low388 FPS
medium365 FPS
high297 FPS
ultra270 FPS
1440p
low349 FPS
medium326 FPS
high253 FPS
ultra228 FPS
4k
low237 FPS
medium198 FPS
high180 FPS
ultra152 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low122 FPS
medium105 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra58 FPS
1440p
low98 FPS
medium83 FPS
high62 FPS
ultra42 FPS
4k
low40 FPS
medium36 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia

1080p
low204 FPS
medium164 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra120 FPS
1440p
low172 FPS
medium142 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra103 FPS
4k
low95 FPS
medium82 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra61 FPS

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging 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 3072 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 192 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.636 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1080 MHz from a base of 735 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score13,513
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationTuring (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameTU104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute3072
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling192
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1080 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency735 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance6.636 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second207.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count13,600 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#184
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 352 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM352 GB/s
L1 Cache3 MB
L2 Cache4 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 12.2, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA Reflex✅ Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.2
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 10.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportOptimus
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DP, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC, decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors1x
HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version7th Gen NVENC
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version5th Gen NVDEC
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
TDPPower consumption under load80 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

21 specs

ROPs64
TMUs192
Vram8 GB
L1 Cache3 MB
L2 Cache4 MB
Core Clock735 MHz
Boost Clock1080 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed16 Gbps
Tensor Cores384
Shading Units3072
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth352 GB/s
Memory Bus Width256-bit
Transistor Count13,600 million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: Yes | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: Yes
Ray Tracing Cores48
Texture Fill Rate207.4
Manufacturing Process12 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)80 Watt
Floating Point Performance6.636 TFLOPS

General Information

4 specs

CodenameTU104
ArchitectureTuring (2018−2022)
Release DateApril 2 2020
Performance Ranking Position184

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