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MSI RTX 2080 DUKE graphics card, triple-fan cooler, silver and black finish

MSI

MSI RTX 2080 DUKE 8G OC graphics card

SKU CH-77F3-E04DJ

GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card with 8GB GDDR6 memory, 2944 CUDA cores and a 1845 MHz boost clock, plus HDMI 2.0b, three DisplayPort 1.4 outputs and USB-C for up to four displays

  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2080
  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • CUDA core count2944
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Boost frequency1845 MHz
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory handles high-resolution textures smoothly
  • Boost clock reaches 1845 MHz for strong gaming performance
  • 2944 CUDA cores accelerate rendering and compute workloads
  • Four display outputs support multi-monitor setups up to 7680 x 4320
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth for modern systems

Target build and core specs

The MSI RTX 2080 DUKE 8G OC is a GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card built for PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots. It ships with 8GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit interface running at 14 Gbps. The GPU offers 2944 CUDA cores with a core clock of 1515 MHz and a boost clock of 1845 MHz. It supports DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.5 for modern rendering workloads.

Thermals noise and power profile

The card measures 12.36 inches by 4.72 inches, a footprint that fits many mid-tower cases. It uses a triple-fan cooler designed to move heat away from the GPU and memory under load. Power is delivered through standard eight-pin connectors typical for this tier of GPU. Fan curves are tuned to balance airflow and acoustic output during extended gaming or compute sessions.

Outputs and software utilities

Display connectivity includes one HDMI 2.0b port, three DisplayPort 1.4 ports and one USB Type-C port for up to four simultaneous monitors at a maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320. MSI bundles its Afterburner utility for clock monitoring, voltage adjustment and fan-curve customisation. The package also includes a driver disc and a quick-start guide for immediate setup.

How it compares

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Price $496.99
Pricier than about 64% 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.
Boost frequency 1845 MHz
Lower than about 58% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameRTX 2080 DUKE 8G OC
Processor
TDP rating245 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 2080
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1845 MHz
CUDA core count2944
Core frequency1515 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Graphics seriesNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series
Effective memory speed14 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support12
OpenGL support4.5
Supported displays4
Multi-GPU support2-Way SLI
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
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
Power
Recommended power supply650 W
Power input connector1 × 8-pin, 1 × 6-pin
Size & build
Max graphics card length314 mm
Card size12.36 in × 4.72 in
In the box
In the boxAccessories:/1 x Graphics Card Support Bracket

Questions about this item

How do I install the MSI RTX 2080 DUKE 8G OC into a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and connect power?

Align the card with the PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, press firmly until the retention bracket clicks, then attach the required 8-pin and 6-pin power connectors from your PSU; the step often missed is seating both power cables fully so the 1845 MHz boost clock remains stable.

What maintenance will the MSI RTX 2080 DUKE 8G OC need over time?

Dust the triple-fan heatsink every few months with compressed air and replace the thermal paste on the GPU die after a few years to keep the 2944 CUDA cores running at the 1515 MHz core clock without throttling.

Which limit appears first on the MSI RTX 2080 DUKE 8G OC during sustained loads?

The 256-Bit GDDR6 memory interface saturated at 14 Gbps becomes the bottleneck before the GPU compute, capping frame rates in memory-heavy 7680 x 4320 workloads.

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