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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£300
  • Avg. price in US: ~$270
  • VRAM: 11 GB
  • Memory bus width: 352 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

6.8

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%

6.6

Technical Score

10.0%

9.0

User score

Good
6.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

6.2

Performance

24.0%

5.5

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.8

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

Good
9.0

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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 4.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    10.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    15.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    20.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming is an enthusiast-grade graphics card built on NVIDIA's 12nm Turing architecture, featuring the powerful TU102 GPU with 4,352 CUDA cores, 68 Ray Tracing cores, and 544 Tensor cores. It is equipped with 11GB of GDDR6 memory on a wide 352-bit bus, delivering a high bandwidth of 616 GB/s and a typical boost clock of 1545 MHz. Key characteristics include support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS, an iCX2 cooling system with dual HDB fans for quiet operation, and adjustable RGB lighting. Its main pros are exceptional 4K gaming performance and high overclocking potential via EVGA Precision X1 software. However, notable cons include its high initial launch price, significant power consumption requiring at least a 650W PSU, and loud fan noise under heavy overclocked loads.

Technical Specifications of EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

6.2

Performance

24.0%

5.5

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.8

Design

4.0%

8.5

Connectivity & Media

6.6
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a technical score of 6.56 points, which is higher than that of 53.7% 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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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9.0
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a user score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 77.8% 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.
10
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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%

6.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

7.4
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.4 points, which is higher than 82.9% 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

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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

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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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

13.45 TFLOPS
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming delivers 13.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 69% 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

11 GB
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has 11 GB of VRAM, which is less than 54.6% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% 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

352 bit
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming uses a 352 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% 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

616 GB/s
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming reaches 616 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 63.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.7% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% 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

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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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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

1.4
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% 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

8.1 Gbps
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% 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

250 W
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% 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

250 W
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% 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
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 41.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 14.2% 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

111.15 mm
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming is 111.15 mm tall, which is shorter than 88.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.4% 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

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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

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EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming vs the average graphics card

  • 352 more AI cores
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more AI cores than the average graphics card (544 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more AI cores than the average graphics card (544 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.544 vs 192
  • 28 more compute units
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.68 vs 40
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.68 vs 48
  • 88 more TMUs
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.272 vs 184
  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.352 bit vs 256 bit
  • Includes dual BIOS
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 37.5% higher memory bandwidth
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (616 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (616 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.616 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 24 more ROPs
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.88 vs 64
  • 352 more AI cores
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more AI cores than the average graphics card (544 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 28 more compute units
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 20 more ray tracing cores
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 88 more TMUs
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 24 more ROPs
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (352 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 37.5% higher memory bandwidth
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (616 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (88 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 15.85 mm lower card height
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming is shorter than the average graphics card (111.2 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 38.2% lower boost clock speed
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,545 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 29.7% lower base clock speed
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,350 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 41.2% lower FP32 performance
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.5 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 17.7% lower pixel rate
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (136 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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.
  • 82.8% smaller L2 cache
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (5.5 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 1 GB less VRAM
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 5 older
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,018 vs 2,023).
  • Worse SAM support
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 2.48x larger GPU die
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (754 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 38.2% lower boost clock speed
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,545 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,545 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1545 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 29.7% lower base clock speed
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,350 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,350 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1350 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming 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
  • No AV1 encoding
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware encoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you stream or export video and want efficient AV1 encoding on the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • Older PCIe version
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
    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

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).3.0 vs 4.0
  • 5 older
    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,018 vs 2,023).
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the GPU
    When it matters: When you care about platform age, driver maturity, and how current the design is.

    Importance: LOW

    EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,018 vs 2,023).2,018 vs 2,023
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What customers like about EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming?

  • Exceptional 4K gaming performance, often exceeding 60 FPS on ultra settings.
  • Highly efficient cooling systems that keep temperatures typically between 60°C and 75°C under load.
  • Significant overclocking headroom, particularly on the FTW3 and XC Ultra models.
  • Robust build quality and premium aesthetics with customizable RGB lighting.
  • Access to real-time ray tracing and DLSS technology for improved visual fidelity.
  • Top-tier customer support and a generous 3-year warranty from EVGA.

What customers dislike about EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming?

  • Extremely high initial and retail price point, often cited as poor 'bang for your buck'.
  • Large physical footprint (up to 2.75 or 3 slots), which may not fit in smaller cases.
  • High power consumption, requiring at least a 650W to 800W quality power supply.
  • Audible coil whine reported by some users during heavy gaming loads.
  • Steep performance hit when enabling ray tracing features in early supported titles.
  • Sub-par experience with EVGA Precision X1 software, noted for being unintuitive or prone to crashing.

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overclockers.com
13/02/2019
Evga 2080ti black edition gaming first impressions

The EVGA RTX 2080 Ti Black Edition Gaming is described on the Overclockers Forums as a cost-effective, high-performance GPU, with key pros including excellent baseline cooling under 80°C and strong, stable memory overclocking ( MHz) via manual configuration. However, the reviewer highlights significant cons, noting that EVGA Precision X1's Auto OC tool is overly aggressive, causing...Read more

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techpowerup.com
07/11/2018
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra 11 GB Review

The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra is a premium, factory-overclocked card featuring a robust 16-phase VRM, triple-slot cooling with low load temperatures, and iCX thermal sensors for detailed monitoring. Despite these advantages, it comes with a high $1,350 price tag, higher power consumption compared to the reference model, and surprisingly high fan noise under load due to an...Read more

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techpowerup.com
05/11/2018
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Ultra 11 GB Review

The TechPowerUp review of the EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XC Ultra highlights an enthusiast-class card featuring a 1650 MHz boost clock, a durable metal backplate, and a highly effective triple-slot cooler that keeps temperatures around 64°C during gaming. Pro-consumer features include a silent idle fan-stop mode and full support for ray tracing and DLSS technology. Conversely, the...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
09/11/2018
Mehr geht kaum: Die EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming im Test HardwareluxxIf you need me to find test reviews for other specific sub-variants...

Based on the Hardwareluxx review, the EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming represents a premium, ultra-high-end take on NVIDIA's Turing architecture, aimed at enthusiasts seeking maximum out-of-the-box performance. Structurally identical to other 2080 Ti models with its TU102 GPU, 4,352 shader units, and 11 GB of GDDR6 memory, this specific custom card differentiates itself...Read more

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techtesters.eu
19/09/2018
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 en RTX 2080 Ti review

summary of the review, detailed with specific pros and cons: Review Summary This review explores the launch of Nvidia’s Turing architecture through the RTX 2080 and RTX 2080 Ti, marking a massive shift from traditional generational upgrades by introducing dedicated hardware for real-time ray tracing and Artificial Intelligence. On the positive side, both cards deliver unmatched raw...Read more

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