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Silver dual-fan Founders Edition card with vapor chamber cooler and metal backplate

NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 8GB GDDR6 Founders Edition graphics card

SKU CH-2VST-92BW5

Delivers high-performance 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming with 3072 CUDA cores, 8GB GDDR6 at 15.5 Gbps, and real-time ray tracing

  • Memory capacity8 GB
  • Boost frequency1815 MHz
  • CUDA core count3072
  • Highest resolution7680 × 4320
  • Type of memoryGDDR6
  • Core frequency1650 MHz
  • Real-time ray tracing and DLSS powered by 48 RT cores and 384 Tensor cores
  • 8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus delivers 495.9 GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Boost clock of 1815 MHz with 3072 CUDA cores drives high frame rates at 1440p
  • Vapor-chamber dual-fan cooler keeps thermals in check under load
  • Three DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.0b and USB-C VirtualLink support 7680x4320 output

GPU and target audience

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a high-end graphics card built for enthusiasts and creators. It delivers high-performance 1440p gaming and entry-level 4K frame rates with real-time ray tracing support. The 8GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 3072 CUDA cores handle modern titles and GPU-accelerated workloads.

Installation notes and common issues

The Founders Edition design uses a dual-slot vapor chamber cooler with two fans that exhausts heat out the rear bracket. It requires one 8-pin and one 6-pin PCIe power connector from a 650W supply. The card fits standard ATX cases with dual-slot clearance; the metal shroud may show cosmetic scratches on used units.

Capacity and headroom

8GB of memory on a 256-bit bus provides 495.9 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1440p ultra settings and many 4K scenarios. The 3072 CUDA cores, 48 RT cores and 384 Tensor cores accelerate ray-traced effects and DLSS upscaling. At 4K with maximum ray tracing the frame buffer and compute throughput become the limiting factor.

How it compares

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Price $412.99
Pricier than about 56% 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 1815 MHz
Lower than about 63% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Model nameNVIDIA CUDA Cores
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR6
Display
Highest resolution7680 × 4320
Graphics
Memory capacity8 GB
Boost frequency1815 MHz
CUDA core count3072
Core frequency1650 MHz
Effective memory speed15.5 Gbit/s
Memory bus width256-Bit
Multi-GPU supportNVDIA NVLINK (SLI-I Recommended PSU: 650 W
VR readyYes
Audio & video
HDCP support2.2
Power
Power input connector1 × 8-pin, 1 × 6-pin
More details
Cooling solutionDouble Fans

Questions about this item

How can I verify the card is running at its 1815 MHz boost clock after installation?

Open GPU-Z or the NVIDIA Control Panel performance overlay while a game or benchmark loads the GPU; the sensor read-out should show the core frequency reaching 1815 MHz when temperatures and power limits allow.

What cables and adapters are included with the Founders Edition and what must I source myself?

The box contains the dual-fan graphics card only; you must provide a DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b or USB-C cable for video and a power supply with both an 8-pin and a 6-pin PCIe connector.

Is there more than one memory capacity or cooler variant for this model that I need to choose between?

No — this Founders Edition is only offered with 8GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit interface and the reference vapor-chamber dual-fan cooler, so there is no alternative capacity or cooling option to select.

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