Gaming with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 – benchmarks, gameplay videos and best deals
The new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 GPUs had some issues with the early drivers causing worse performance than their predecessors. Now everything looks just about right so it’s time to fully test it again with all the games we have. If you’re not interested in RTX 2080 specifically but you’re looking for the best Laptop/GPU for a certain game, head to our new Gaming system.
Before the real-life tests, let’s see how the GeForce RTX 2080 performs against the most popular GPU in its price range.
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Benchmarks comparison
According to 3DMark Fire Strike,
RTX 2080 Max-Q = RTX 2070 + 3%
GTX 1080 = RTX 2080 Max-Q + 7%
and RTX 2080 = GTX 1080 +11%
Of course, the real gaming tests are much more important so scroll down to check out the gaming tests.
Gaming tests
As you may expect, RTX 2080 isn’t scared of the most demanding games and can handle them with 70-120 fps at Max settings.
GTA V
| Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) | Full HD, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 144 fps | 88 fps | 70 fps |
GTA V gameplay [1080p, MAX settings]
Far Cry 5
| Far Cry 5 | Full HD, Normal (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 129 fps | 128 fps | 118 fps |
Far Cry 5 gameplay benchmark [1080p, Ultra settings]
Rise of the Tomb Raider
| Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) | Full HD, MAX (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 163 fps | 106 fps | 96 fps |
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | Full HD, Medium (Check settings) | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Highest (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 112 fps | 117 fps | 81 fps |
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands
| Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands | Full HD, High (Check settings) | Full HD, Very High (Check settings) | Full HD, Ultra (Check settings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average FPS | 121 fps | 108 fps | 73 fps |
Best Laptop Deals with GeForce RTX 2080
Here are all laptops with GeForce RTX 2080, ordered by price:
Author: Simeon NikolovEditor-in-Chief at LaptopMedia.com with 20+ years of experience in testing and analyzing laptops and mobile devices.
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