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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.

Specifications

BrandNVIDIA
FamilyGeForce RTX 20
GenerationTuring
PlatformDesktop
TypeDiscrete
ArchitectureTuring (TU104)
VRAM8.0 GB GDDR6
Memory bus256-bit
Base / Boost clock1650 MHz / 1815 MHz
Ray tracing supportbasic
Upscaling supportDLSS
TDP / TGP250 W
Recommended PSU600 W
Release date2019-07-23

Estimated gaming performance

Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.

50 / 100

Recommended resolution: 1080p (High).

CPUGameEstimated FPS (1080p, High)
Intel Core i5-12400FCyberpunk 207746 FPS
Intel Core i5-12400FFortnite118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Cyberpunk 207746 FPS
AMD Ryzen 5 7600Fortnite118 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DCyberpunk 207746 FPS
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3DFortnite118 FPS

Power consumption

Rated TDP/TGP: 250 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 600 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.

Pros & cons

  • Supports upscaling (DLSS) for extra headroom at higher resolutions
  • 8.0GB VRAM can become tight at 1440p/4K with texture-heavy titles
  • Limited ray tracing performance — expect a bigger hit turning RT on

Frequently asked questions

It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.

Based on its relative performance index (50/100), we'd suggest 1080p (High) as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.

Yes — its ray tracing support tier is rated 'basic' in our catalog, meaning a moderate to significant frame rate cost when RT is enabled, partly offset by upscaling if supported.

For a balanced build, CPUs like AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i5-11400F tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.