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  • Avg. price: ~£360
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 215 W

ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.4

Technical Score

10.0%

8.3

User score

Good
6.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

5.4

Performance

24.0%

5.6

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

8.7

Connectivity & Media

Good
8.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(246)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Excellent
  • 4.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.9
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.0
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    6.2

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Asus GeForce Dual RTX 2080 is an enthusiast-level graphics card based on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 2944 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface with a 448 GB/s bandwidth. It operates at a base clock of 1515 MHz with a boost clock reaching up to 1800 MHz in OC mode, supporting real-time ray tracing and DLSS through 46 RT cores and 368 Tensor cores. Main pros include its effective 2.7-slot cooling system with dual IP5X-certified Axial-tech fans for low-noise operation, a rigid aluminum backplate, and reliable Auto-Extreme manufacturing. Key cons are its significant physical size which may not fit in smaller cases, the absence of extensive RGB lighting for aesthetic-focused builds, and the HDMI 2.0 limitation which prevents 4K output at 120Hz with HDR enabled.

Technical Specifications of graphics card ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

5.4

Performance

24.0%

5.6

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

8.7

Connectivity & Media

6.4
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a technical score of 6.42 points, which is lower than that of 63% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.2
(246)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

8.3
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a user score of 8.32 points, which is higher than that of 67.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
8.1
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 75.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.2
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.2 points, which is higher than 48% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

10,614 points
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 scores 10,614 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 67.9% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

7,500 points
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 scores 7,500 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 60.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

18,669 points
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 scores 18,669 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 64.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

7,611 points
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 scores 7,611 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 72.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

10.07 TFLOPS
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 delivers 10.07 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 74.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

448 GB/s
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

25.92 Gbps
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 25.92 Gbps, which is faster than on 52.7% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

215 W
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a TDP of 215 W, which is lower than that of 50% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

245 W
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 draws 245 W under peak load, which is higher than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

650 W
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

225 W
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a board power limit of 225 W, which is lower than that of 49.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

215 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

268 x 114 x 58 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

267 mm
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.5% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

114 mm
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 is 114 mm tall, which is shorter than 74.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2.7 slot/s
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 occupies 2.7 slot/s, which is wider than 65% of graphics cards and equal in width to 2.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

653 g
ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 weighs 653 g, which is lighter than 83.9% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 vs the average graphics card

  • 224 more AI cores
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.368 vs 144
  • 11 mm lower card height
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.114 mm vs 125 mm
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.2 vs 0
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    What it is: Maximum safe junction temperature of the GPU die
    When it matters: When you are evaluating thermal headroom and want to know how close the GPU can run to its official ceiling before throttling behavior becomes a concern.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.88 °C vs 95 °C
  • Supports NVLink
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA NVLink or bridge connection for multi-GPU setups
    When it matters: When a professional or niche multi-GPU workflow needs a bridge connection.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 6 more compute units
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.46 vs 40
  • 4% higher user score
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.32 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.32 vs 8.000).8.32 vs 8
  • 224 more AI cores
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 6 more compute units
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7 °C higher thermal ceiling
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 11 mm lower card height
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

Total
Overall
Performance
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 21.1% lower base clock speed
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 33% lower pixel rate
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 55.4% lower FP32 performance
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 17.5% lower texture rate
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (314.6 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 17.6% lower PassMark score
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (18,669 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 27.7% lower gaming score
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,614 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 18.2% lower ray tracing score
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,500 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.4x larger process node
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older PCIe version
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 5 older
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
    September 2018
  • Worse SAM support
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 84.7% larger GPU die
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (545 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • Older encoder generation
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower encode codec support
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • Older HDMI version
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Older NVDEC generation
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 0.2 slot/s wider design
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.7 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 31.7% lower boost clock speed
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1710 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.4x larger process node
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 1 fewer fans
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.Not supported vs supported
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.14000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 21.1% lower base clock speed
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1515 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 33% lower pixel rate
    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.109.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
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What customers like about ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080?

  • Delivers reliable 1440p gaming performance with smooth frame rates in modern titles
  • Features a factory overclock out of the box for slightly better performance than reference designs
  • Includes a robust 2.7-slot cooling system that is generally quiet at idle or under moderate loads
  • Typically priced lower than premium tiers like the ROG Strix, offering better value for budget-conscious builds
  • Equipped with a sturdy metal backplate that increases structural rigidity and provides a premium feel
  • Includes features like IP5X dust resistance and a zero-decibel fan mode for silent operation below 55°C

What customers dislike about ASUS GeForce Dual RTX 2080?

  • Prone to high operating temperatures (reaching 80-85°C) under heavy stress or manual overclocks
  • Large physical size (2.7-slot width and 26.5cm length) may not fit in micro-ATX or ITX cases
  • Some users have reported audible coil whine at high frame rates or frequencies
  • The basic dual-fan design lacks the RGB lighting found on many other contemporary RTX models
  • Cooler performance can become loud and struggle to maintain low temps compared to triple-fan models
  • Exposed multi-coloured internal cables near the end of the card detract from the overall aesthetic

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09/10/2018
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26/10/2018
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