GeForce RTX 2080 Review
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6 · 215 W
Specdex verdict The GeForce RTX 2080 scores 76/100 — a competent mid-range pick when the price is right, but watch our cheaper-and-better alternatives below.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 — the 2018 Turing SKU with 8 GB GDDR6 targeting its tier.
GeForce RTX 2080 versus its closest rivals
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Who's the GeForce RTX 2080 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $799 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the GeForce RTX 2080.
- Graphics card
- Adapter cables (12VHPWR / 16-pin)
- Anti-sag bracket (premium tier)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Turing |
| TBP | 215 W |
| Release year | 2018 |
GeForce RTX 2080 generations
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