HP NVIDIA RTX 2080 8GB GDDR6 256 bit
Key Specifications:
| Spec | Detail |
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| Architecture / GPU | NVIDIA “Turing” (TU104 chip) |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed / Bandwidth | 14 Gbps, ~ 448 GB/s peak bandwidth |
| Boost / Base Clocks | Founders Edition: ~ 1710 MHz boost, ~ 1515 MHz base; OC / third-party cards may be higher. |
| Power Draw / Requirements | TGP ~ 215 W (graphics card), needs good PSU (often 8-pin + 6/8-pin connectors depending on model) |
| Outputs | DisplayPort, HDMI, etc. Capable of high resolution / high refresh displays. |
Key Specifications:
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Architecture / GPU | NVIDIA “Turing” (TU104 chip) |
| CUDA Cores | 2,944 |
| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed / Bandwidth | 14 Gbps, ~ 448 GB/s peak bandwidth |
| Boost / Base Clocks | Founders Edition: ~ 1710 MHz boost, ~ 1515 MHz base; OC / third-party cards may be higher. |
| Power Draw / Requirements | TGP ~ 215 W (graphics card), needs good PSU (often 8-pin + 6/8-pin connectors depending on model) |
| Outputs | DisplayPort, HDMI, etc. Capable of high resolution / high refresh displays. |
Real-World Performance:
What you can expect using an RTX 2080 in 2024-2025:
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Very solid performance in 1080p and 1440p gaming. Many modern AAA games will run at high or ultra settings at 1440p with good fps.
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Can do 4K, but often needs settings to be reduced or use DLSS (when available) to maintain smooth framerates, especially in demanding titles.
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Ray tracing performance is good for its era. Not top-tier compared to RTX 30- and 40-series cards, but usable. DLSS helps a lot.
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With 8 GB VRAM, it’s enough for most current games, though in texture-heavy or open-world games, or at higher resolutions, you might start seeing limits.
Strengths:
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Excellent performance per dollar (if bought used or at discount), especially compared to many lower-end modern cards.
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More features than older cards: real-time ray tracing, tensor cores for AI/DLSS, support for newer APIs (DX12 Ultimate, Vulkan updates, etc.).
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If your monitor supports high refresh rate / high resolution, the 2080 offers capability to make use of it in many cases.
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Decent longevity: it still holds up well, especially for gamers who don’t demand ultra / max everything at 4K.
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