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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£950
  • Avg. price in US: ~$1,300
  • VRAM: 11 GB
  • Memory bus width: 352 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.8

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%

6.5

Performance

24.0%

5.8

Memory

12.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.3

Platform & Features

5.0%

5.8

Design

4.0%

8.1

Connectivity & Media

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.2

    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%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    10.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.2

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.7

    VRAM

    15.0%

    7.8

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.5
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.2

    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 Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a high-end flagship graphics card featuring 11GB of GDDR6 memory on a 352-bit interface, 4,352 CUDA cores, and a 16+3 phase VRM for extreme overclocking. It is distinguished by its 'Windforce Stack 3X' cooling system, which utilizes three overlapping 100mm fans—with the centre fan spinning in an alternate direction—and a unique 'RGB three-ring' lighting effect. Main pros include its exceptional 4K gaming performance, an industry-leading factory boost clock of up to 1,770 MHz, and a versatile I/O panel offering seven video outputs (3x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, and 1x USB-C). However, the card is significantly bulky, requiring three PCI slots and an anti-sag bracket, and some users have noted that its ambitious fan design can lead to warmer thermal performance compared to simpler tri-fan models.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti

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%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

6.8
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 58.1% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% 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%

5.5

Price

6.4
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.4 points, which is lower than 67% 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

14.75 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti delivers 14.75 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 67.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

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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

32.4 Gbps
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports DisplayPort link rates up to 32.4 Gbps, which is faster than on 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 24% 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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

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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
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

290 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti is 290 mm long, which is longer than 51.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% 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

134.31 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti is 134.31 mm tall, which is taller than 67% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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

1,421 g
GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti weighs 1421 g, which is heavier than 72.9% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti vs the average graphics card

  • 352 more AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 37.5% higher memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has more AI cores than the average graphics card (544 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 28 more compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 24 more ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 22.3% higher texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (461 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer shader model
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • Includes dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 4 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 7 °C lower idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (31 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 32.2% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,695 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 29.7% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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.
  • 35.5% lower FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (14.8 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 9.7% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (149.2 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 5 older
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,018 vs 2,023).
  • 2.48x larger GPU die
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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.
  • Older encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (7 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 63.6% higher idle power draw
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (18 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 6 °C higher load temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (73 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 7.31 mm higher card profile
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti is taller than the average graphics card (134.3 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 42.4% heavier card weight
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti is heavier than the average graphics card (1,421 g vs 998 g). The average graphics card weighs 998 g.
  • 32.2% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,695 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,695 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1695 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
  • 29.7% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • Older PCIe version
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).3.0 vs 4.0
  • 5 older
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti 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

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,018 vs 2,023).2,018 vs 2,023
  • No AV1 decoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports hardware decoding of AV1 video codec
    When it matters: When you watch modern AV1 video without leaning on the CPU.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
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What customers like about GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti?

  • Elite 4K performance, capable of maintaining 60+ FPS in AAA titles at max settings
  • Aggressive factory overclock that outpaces the Founders Edition and many competitors out of the box
  • Extensive RGB lighting features, including unique 'ring' effects on the fans
  • Solid build quality with aerospace-grade PCB coating for moisture and dust protection
  • Generous 7-port output configuration (3x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C)
  • Extended 4-year warranty upon registration

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE GeForce AORUS RTX 2080 Ti?

  • Extremely high power consumption, requiring a robust PSU (750W+ recommended)
  • Triple-fan cooler is effective but can become quite loud under heavy load or at high fan speeds
  • Massive physical footprint (2.5 to 3 slots) that may not fit in smaller cases
  • Aorus Engine software reported by some users as being buggy or causing system stability issues
  • Mediocre cooling performance compared to top-tier competitors like the ASUS ROG Strix

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overclock3d.net
03/06/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2080Ti Aorus Extreme Waterforce 11GGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Review

The Gigabyte RTX 2080Ti Aorus Xtreme Waterforce 11G is highlighted as a top-tier, liquid-cooled enthusiast graphics card utilizing a 240mm AIO system for exceptional thermal performance and high, sustained boost clocks. Key pros include its quiet operation, user-friendly pre-attached fan cables, extensive connectivity featuring seven video outputs, and distinctive, vibrant RGB...Read more

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mmorpg.com
04/12/2019
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XTREME 11G Review

The Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XTREME 11G is positioned as a premium, high-performance graphics card designed for superior 4K gaming, featuring an aggressive factory overclock and exceptional thermal performance from its triple-fan, RGB-lit cooler. Hailed for its stunning aesthetic and quiet operation under load, the card delivers top-tier performance for users seeking a...Read more

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tomshardware.com
01/01/2019
Aorus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Xtreme 11GGo to product viewer dialog for this item. Review: In A League of its Own

The Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Xtreme 11G represents the premium tier of flagship graphics cards, delivering exceptional performance that establishes it as a definitive choice for smooth 4K gaming with maximum settings. Built on Nvidia’s TU102 Turing architecture, this model features 4,352 CUDA cores and factory overclocks the GPU boost clock rate to an aggressive 1,770 MHz,...Read more

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egpu.io
14/03/2020
AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box Review – Cooler than Cool

The AORUS RTX 2080 Ti Gaming Box, reviewed by eGPU.io, serves as a water-cooled external GPU featuring an AORUS WaterForce AIO system that keeps the card in the mid-60s°C under load. This compact unit offers 100W PD charging, three USB ports, and a 1Gbps Ethernet port, functioning effectively as a desktop-class docking station. Conversely, the review notes significant noise from the...Read more

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overclock3d.net
03/06/2019
Gigabyte RTX 2080Ti Aorus Extreme Waterforce 11G Review

The Gigabyte RTX 2080Ti Aorus Extreme Waterforce 11G features a pre-installed 240mm AIO liquid cooling system, offering superior thermal management and extensive RGB customization. It simplifies liquid cooling with high-quality, braided hoses and provides versatile connectivity with three DisplayPorts, three HDMI ports, and a VirtualLink USB Type-C port. Pros include exceptional...Read more

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tech-critter.com
29/01/2019
Review: AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XTREME 11G

The AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XTREME 11G is a powerhouse graphics card that delivers exceptional raw performance, making it highly capable of running AAA games on a 4K monitor with ease. In terms of 4K gaming, its capabilities are comparable to running two GTX 1080 Ti cards in SLI, yet it operates more efficiently by consuming significantly less system power (around 450W compared to...Read more

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nexthardware.com
04/01/2019
AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XTREME 11G | Recensione(hwupgrade.it) | 16/11/2018 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti: confronto tra 5 modelli custom (inclusa Aor...

The AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti XTREME 11G is a top-tier, factory-overclocked card featuring a 16 phase VRM, extensive RGB, and a unique 3x100mm WindForce stack fan design capable of 2100MHz+ stable operation. Key advantages include an aerospace-grade PCB and an industry-leading seven video output array (3x HDMI, 3x DP, 1x USB-C). However, the card’s 2.5-slot, heavy design requires...Read more

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