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  • Avg. price: ~£360
  • VRAM: 11 GB
  • Memory bus width: 352 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.3

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%

7.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

6.5

Performance

24.0%

6.7

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.3

Design

4.0%

8.8

Connectivity & Media

Very 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

  • 5.6
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    6.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    6.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    6.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    8.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.2
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    6.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    8.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    3.0

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    6.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    8.7

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £360

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Verdict

The KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG (Serious Gamer) Edition is a flagship Turing-based graphics card featuring 4,352 CUDA cores and 11 GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 352-bit bus. It operates with a base clock of 1350 MHz and a boost clock of 1635 MHz, delivering a high floating-point performance of approximately 13.45 TFLOPS and a memory bandwidth of 616 GB/s. A primary characteristic is its triple-fan cooling system and 1-Click OC feature, which allows for effortless performance boosts through dedicated software. Pros include its robust 4K gaming capabilities, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and DLSS support, as well as a comprehensive I/O layout featuring three DisplayPort 1.4a ports, one HDMI 2.0b, and a USB Type-C VirtualLink port. However, cons include its significant 250W power draw requiring dual 8-pin connectors, a large 3-slot physical footprint that may limit small-case compatibility, and the high retail price associated with its enthusiast-tier positioning.

Technical Specifications of graphics card KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

44.0%

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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

7.3
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a technical score of 7.26 points, which is higher than that of 52.9% 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 Ti SG Edition has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% 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%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

7.7
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.7 points, which is higher than 75.1% 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

14,000 points
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition scores 14,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 51.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

8,699 points
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition scores 8,699 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 52.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

21,469 points
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition scores 21,469 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

9,954 points
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition scores 9,954 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 60.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

13.45 TFLOPS
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition delivers 13.45 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 66.6% 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

11 GB
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

352 bit
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition reaches 616 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 63.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% 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 Ti SG Edition supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4a
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.2% 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

380 W
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition draws 380 W under peak load, which is higher than 90.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% 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
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

380 W
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a board power limit of 380 W, which is higher than that of 88.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.6% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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

Importance: LOW

308 x 113 x 33 mm
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

308 mm
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition is 308 mm long, which is longer than 67% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% 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

116 mm
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition is 116 mm tall, which is shorter than 70% 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

2 slot/s
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% 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

1,480 g
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition weighs 1,480 g, which is heavier than 72.4% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.3% of graphics cards.
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KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition vs the average graphics card

  • 400 more AI cores
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more AI cores than the average graphics card (544 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    What it is: Number of tensor or AI processing cores
    When it matters: When AI features, frame generation, or creator tools use dedicated matrix hardware.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more AI cores than the average graphics card (544 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.544 vs 144
  • 28 more compute units
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.68 vs 40
  • 28 more ray tracing cores
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.68 vs 40
  • 88 more TMUs
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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
  • 37.5% higher memory bandwidth
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.88 vs 64
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 400 more AI cores
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more AI cores than the average graphics card (544 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 28 more compute units
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more compute units than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 28 more ray tracing cores
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (68 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 88 more TMUs
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more TMUs than the average graphics card (272 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 24 more ROPs
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has more ROPs than the average graphics card (88 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 96 bit wider memory bus
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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.
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 6 °C higher thermal ceiling
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (89 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • 9 mm lower card height
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition is shorter than the average graphics card (116 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

Total
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 38.3% lower boost clock speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,545 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 29.7% lower base clock speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,350 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 40.4% lower FP32 performance
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (13.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 16.7% lower pixel rate
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (136 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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.
  • 1 GB less VRAM
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (11 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 79.2% smaller L2 cache
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (5 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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 Ti SG Edition 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 Ti SG Edition supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 5 older
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
    September 2018
  • Worse SAM support
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Lower VRS tier
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports a lower VRS tier than the average graphics card (Tier 1 vs Tier 2).
  • Older encoder generation
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 2.56x larger GPU die
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (754 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • No sampler feedback
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 encoding
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • Older HDMI version
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older HDCP version
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
  • 68.9% higher board power limit
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (380 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 12.1 dB noisier under load
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (47.5 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • 41 dB noisier at idle
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (41 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 72.7% higher peak power draw
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher peak power draw than the average graphics card (380 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 10 °C higher load temperature
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (77 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 41.7% higher idle power draw
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (17 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
  • 23 mm longer card length
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition is longer than the average graphics card (308 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 45% heavier card weight
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition is heavier than the average graphics card (1,480 g vs 1,021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1,021 g.
  • 38.3% lower boost clock speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,545 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,545 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1545 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 2.4x larger process node
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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 Ti SG Edition 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
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,350 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,350 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1350 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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 Ti SG Edition 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
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.Not supported vs supported
  • Older PCIe version
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).3.0 vs 4.0
  • 5 older
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
    September 2018
    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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).2,018 vs 2,023
  • No AV1 decoding
    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition 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

    KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.Not supported vs supported
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What customers like about KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition?

  • Formidable 4K and 1440p gaming performance, outperforming previous flagship models like the GTX 1080 Ti by approximately 35-42%
  • Large 11GB GDDR6 VRAM buffer, which remains viable for modern creative workloads and demanding titles
  • Advanced feature set including support for Ray Tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) for enhanced AI upscaling
  • Triple-fan cooling system ('Serious Gaming' or SG Edition) designed to maintain stable temperatures under load
  • Strong reliability ratings (approx. 8.7/10) from early user feedback platforms
  • Comprehensive connectivity with three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, HDMI 2.0b, and a USB Type-C VirtualLink port

What customers dislike about KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti SG Edition?

  • High power consumption, typically requiring a minimum 650W-750W power supply and dual 8-pin connectors
  • Substantial physical dimensions that may cause clearance issues in smaller PC cases
  • Limited longevity compared to newer generations (RTX 30/40 series) which offer superior energy efficiency and frame generation features
  • High initial MSRP made it a significant investment for most users at launch
  • The 2.5-slot or triple-slot design can block adjacent PCIe slots on some motherboards

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