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Full-length triple-fan graphics card with dark metal shroud and backplate

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GV-N2080GAMING OC-8GC GeForce RTX 2080 8GB graphics card

SKU CH-95A4-6VTDF

GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 2944 CUDA cores and boost clocks of 1830 MHz in OC mode or 1815 MHz in Gaming mode, plus three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, HDMI 2.0b and USB

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2080
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count2944
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320 @ 60 Hz
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Turing architecture enables real-time ray tracing for realistic lighting
  • 1830 MHz OC core clock boosts frame rates in demanding titles
  • WINDFORCE 3X cooler with alternate spinning fans keeps temperatures low
  • 8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 14000 MHz bandwidth for 4K textures
  • Four display outputs including USB-C VirtualLink drive multi-monitor setups

8GB GDDR6 RTX 2080 for high-resolution gaming

The GIGABYTE GV-N2080GAMING OC-8GC uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPU with 2944 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus. It connects through a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5. The card is built for 4K gaming and real-time ray tracing workloads.

WINDFORCE 3X cooling with alternate spinning fans

The WINDFORCE 3X system uses three fans that spin in alternating directions to reduce turbulence across the heatsink. A metal backplate adds structural rigidity and helps dissipate heat from the rear of the PCB. Two BIOS positions let you choose between 1830 MHz OC mode and 1815 MHz Gaming mode to balance clocks and acoustics.

AORUS Engine software and VirtualLink USB-C

AORUS Engine provides a desktop interface for adjusting core clocks, memory frequency, fan curves and RGB lighting without rebooting. The single USB Type-C port implements the VirtualLink standard for compatible VR headsets, carrying video, data and power over one cable. Three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs and one HDMI 2.0b port drive up to four displays at 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $273.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 8 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 3,563 items is 8 GB.
CUDA core count 2944
Lower than about 66% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGV-N2080GAMING OC-8GC
Processor
TDP rating215 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320 @ 60 Hz
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2080
Memory capacity8 GB
CUDA core count2944
Core frequency1830 MHz in OC mode/1815 MHz in Gaming mode
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
Effective memory speed14000 MHz
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU support2-way NVIDIA NVLINK
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort connectors3 x DisplayPort 1.4
Extra ports1 x USB Type-C (support VirtualLink)
Power
Recommended power supply650 W
Power input connectorOne 8-Pin and One 6-Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Max graphics card length287 mm
Card size11.28 in × 4.51 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the GV-N2080GAMING OC-8GC in a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and what step is often missed?

Seat the card fully until the retention bracket clicks, then connect both 8-pin power cables from the PSU; the second cable is frequently forgotten and prevents boot.

What maintenance or replacement will the WINDFORCE 3X cooling system need later?

The three alternate-spinning fans may collect dust on the heatsink fins; clean them with compressed air every few months and replace any fan that develops bearing noise.

At what memory clock does the 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer hit its bandwidth ceiling under sustained load?

The effective memory clock runs at 14000 MHz across the 256-Bit interface; sustained compute or 7680 x 4320 output will saturate that bandwidth first.

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