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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£650
  • Avg. price in US: ~$700
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 215 W

KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.6

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%

5.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.6

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%

5.1

Performance

24.0%

4.8

Memory

12.0%

4.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

8.5

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

  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.4

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    4.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 is an enthusiast-grade graphics card built on NVIDIA's 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 2,944 CUDA cores, 46 Ray Tracing cores, and 368 Tensor cores for AI-driven tasks like DLSS. It is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface, delivering a bandwidth of 448 GB/s with a base clock of 1,515 MHz and a boost reaching up to 1,845 MHz on overclocked models. Main pros include its high 1440p gaming performance, efficient dual-fan cooling system with RGB lighting, and hardware support for real-time ray tracing. However, some variants can be quite loud under full load, it lacks a USB Type-C port on certain editions, and its 8GB of VRAM is becoming a limiting factor for the most modern AAA titles at ultra settings.

Technical Specifications of KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080

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

5.6
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a technical score of 5.55 points, which is lower than that of 69.8% 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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%

5.6

Overall score

40.0%

7.1

Price

6.0
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 82% 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

10.07 TFLOPS
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 delivers 10.07 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 77.6% 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% 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

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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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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

256 bit
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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

215 W
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a TDP of 215 W, which is lower than that of 49.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% 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

215 W
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215 W under peak load, which is lower than 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to 1.1% 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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

283 mm
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 is 283 mm long, which is shorter than 50.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.3% 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

139 mm
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 is 139 mm tall, which is taller than 75.1% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.1% 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

2 slot/s
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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

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KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 vs the average graphics card

  • 176 more AI cores
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.368 vs 192
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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.
    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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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.88 °C vs 93 °C
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    KFA2 GeForce 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 6 more compute units
    KFA2 GeForce 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

    KFA2 GeForce 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
  • Supports NVLink
    KFA2 GeForce 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer shader model
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
    What it is: Highest supported Shader Model version
    When it matters: When new rendering features require a newer shader feature set.

    Importance: LOW

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).6.9 vs 6.8
  • 176 more AI cores
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 6 more compute units
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has more compute units than the average graphics card (46 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer shader model
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports a newer shader model than the average graphics card (6.9 vs 6.8).
  • 5 °C higher thermal ceiling
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 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.

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Performance
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
  • 31.6% lower boost clock speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 21.1% lower base clock speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 33.8% lower pixel rate
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 55.9% lower FP32 performance
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 16.5% lower texture rate
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (314.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 2 fewer ray tracing cores
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (46 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 56.4% lower compute throughput
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    KFA2 GeForce 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
    KFA2 GeForce 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.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    KFA2 GeForce 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
    KFA2 GeForce 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
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 5 older
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,018 vs 2,023).
  • Older encoder generation
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 79.1% larger GPU die
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (545 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No AV1 encoding
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 54.5% higher idle power draw
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (17 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 7 °C higher load temperature
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (74 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 12 mm higher card profile
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 is taller than the average graphics card (139 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 31.6% lower boost clock speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,710 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1710 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    KFA2 GeForce 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

    KFA2 GeForce 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
    KFA2 GeForce 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    KFA2 GeForce 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

    KFA2 GeForce 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
  • 21.1% lower base clock speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,515 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1515 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    KFA2 GeForce 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

    KFA2 GeForce 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
  • 33.8% lower pixel rate
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (109.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.109.4 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 55.9% lower FP32 performance
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
    What it is: Single-precision floating-point performance in TFLOPs
    When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (10.1 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.10.07 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080?

  • Solid 1440p gaming performance even in modern titles with setting adjustments
  • KFA2 build quality is generally considered solid and competent
  • Effective cooling solutions that typically maintain acceptable temperatures under load
  • Support for DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) which helps maintain higher frame rates
  • Competitive value for money compared to other premium board partners
  • Good overclocking potential on specific high-end models like the Hall of Fame (HOF) series

What customers dislike about KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080?

  • High initial launch price that many users felt did not offer enough performance over previous generations
  • Struggles with 4K gaming in demanding modern titles or when Ray Tracing is maxed out
  • Limited second-hand warranty compared to some other major GPU brands
  • High power consumption, especially on overclocked or 'Super' variants
  • Larger physical footprints (some models require 3 slots) may lead to clearance issues in smaller cases

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Review: GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) Note: While multiple hardware outlets evaluated identical variants under the regional "GALAX" branding,...

Summary The GALAX GeForce RTX 2080 EX (1-Click OC) is a 2-slot graphics card that balances high-end performance with a slim, minimalist form factor. In testing, the card establishes itself as an excellent sweet spot for 1440p gaming across major AAA titles, maintaining a stable 60 frames per second. However, it hits a hard performance ceiling at 4K resolution, where it heavily...Read more

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