RTX 2080 gaming performance
Yes: the RTX 2080 runs 82 of 102 games at 60+ FPS on 1080p High in our estimates. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is a solid 1080p card; here's what it runs and how it stacks up.
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Summary
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (2018) is a solid 1080p card. It has 8 GB of video memory and is rated at 215 W.
With a fast processor it reaches 60 FPS at 1080p High in about 82 of the 102 games we track and 63 at 1440p and 24 at 4K (estimates). Cards in the same class: RX 6750 GRE 10GB and RX 6700. The next step up is the RX 6750 GRE 10GB, about 2% faster.
RTX 2080 specs
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Released | September 2018 |
| Type | Dedicated graphics card |
| Video memory | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256-bit |
| Power (board) | 215 W |
| Launch price (US) | $699 |
| FPSVibe performance index (est.) | 43.2 (RTX 4090 = 100, 1440p) |
| FPSVibe 4K index (est.) | 30.7 (RTX 4090 = 100 at 4K), rough estimate |
| Data confidence | Medium (estimated from related tests) |
| Perf per watt (est.) | 20.1 |
| Rank | #50 of 162 cards we track |
Data sources
Performance index
The index is FPSVibe's own blend of published review results, rescaled onto one scale; it is not copied from any single source. Checked 2026-10-12.
Games the RTX 2080 can run
Estimated average FPS on High settings with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 32 GB RAM, so the card is the only limit. Sorted by 1080p FPS.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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RTX 2080 FAQs
Is the RTX 2080 good for gaming?
It's a solid 1080p card. Estimated with a fast CPU: 60+ FPS at 1080p High in 82 of 102 popular games, and 63 at 1440p.
Can the RTX 2080 run Cyberpunk 2077?
Estimated with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM: about 75 FPS on Low and 64 FPS on High at 1080p.
How much VRAM does the RTX 2080 have?
8 GB. Fine for 1080p; some new games want more at 1440p on Ultra textures.
What power supply do I need for the RTX 2080?
The card is rated at 215 W. As a rough rule, a good-quality 500 W power supply covers it plus a typical gaming CPU. Check the card maker's recommendation for your exact model.
RTX 2080 vs RX 6700: which is faster?
The RTX 2080 and the RX 6700 perform about the same across 102 games at 1440p High in our estimates (within 4%).