GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Reference GPU

Turing GeForce RTX 20 Series Desktop Flagship Desktop GDDR6 2018 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Turing
Series: GeForce RTX 20 Series
GPU Die: TU102
Launch Date: 2018-09-20
CUDA Cores: 4,352
TMUs: 272
ROPs: 88
Memory: 11 GB GDDR6
Bus Width: 352-bit
TDP/TBP: 250 W
Rec. PSU: 600 W
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GPU Codename	TU102
Architecture	Turing
Launch Date	2018-09-20
Market Segment Notes	Desktop, Flagship in GeForce RTX 20 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	TU102
Process Node	TSMC 12 nm
Transistor Count	18.6 billion
Die Size	754 mm²
CUDA Cores	4352
SM Count	68
TMUs	272
ROPs	88
AI Units / Tensor Cores	544
RT Units / RT Cores	68
Base Clock	1,350 MHz
Boost Clock	1,545 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	136 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	420.2 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	13.45 TFLOPS
FP16 Throughput	26.9 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.42 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Bus Width	352-bit
Memory Clock	1,750 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	616 GB/s
L2 Cache	6 MB
L1 Cache	64 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	250 W
Recommended PSU	600 W
Power Connectors	2x 8-pin
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, 1x USB Type-C
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 267 mm length, 35 mm width
Card Length	267 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	7.5
Shader Model	6.8
DirectX Support	DirectX 12.2
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.4
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce RTX 20 Series family. It is listed with Turing architecture and TU102 silicon.

Key reference data: 4,352 CUDA cores/shaders, 11 GB GDDR6 memory, 352-bit memory bus, 250 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a priority page because it introduced high-end Turing/RTX features to consumer GeForce buyers and is the natural comparison point for RTX 2080, RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and RTX 4090. The page should explain early ray tracing and DLSS context without pretending every 2018 game could use those features.

Launch Context

Launch context should use NVIDIA's Gamescom 2018 RTX announcement for official Turing/RTX positioning, then keep pricing, availability, and review findings in separate sourced notes.

Performance Context

Performance context should compare RTX 2080 Ti with GTX 1080 Ti, RTX 2080, RTX 3070, RTX 3080, and Radeon VII only with methodology-backed reviews.

Architecture Context

Architecture notes should use NVIDIA's Turing whitepaper and technical blog for RT cores, Tensor cores, mesh shading, variable-rate shading, and RTX platform context.

Collector Relevance

For archival use, record the exact board-partner SKU, PCB revision, VBIOS, cooler, slot width, memory configuration, power connectors, display outputs, factory clocks, and any regional or OEM markings.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, verify the exact model and memory size, stress-test for artifacts, inspect fans, pads, screws, and power connectors, confirm display outputs, check driver support, and be wary of mined, flashed, or counterfeit listings.

Board, Connector, and Cooling Notes

Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Driver and Platform Notes

Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.

Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

ArticleAnandTech

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti and RTX 2080 Founders Edition Review

Founders Edition review covering RTX 2080 Ti.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Source Status

Source review pending. Treat narrative notes as incomplete until listed sources are reviewed.

Pending source review topics:

why it mattered
launch context
performance context
competitive context
driver and platform notes
variant notes

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA GeForce graphics card comparisonOfficial GeForce generation and feature contextOpen source
NVIDIA Newsroom, NVIDIA Brings Real-Time Ray Tracing to Gamers with GeForce RTXPrimary launch source for GeForce RTX 20 Series and Turing/RTX positioning.Open source
NVIDIA, Turing Architecture WhitepaperPrimary architecture source for RTX 2080 Ti/Turing features.Open source
NVIDIA Developer Blog, NVIDIA Turing Architecture In-DepthOfficial technical explanation of Turing features.Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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