The Best RTX 2080TI Graphics Cards | The Complete Guide
Taking a look at the best 2080 Ti graphics card.
The 2080 Ti is undoubtedly the mother of all GPUs at the time of writing this guide. It boasts unrivaled gaming performance and more power than any other GPU in the consumer bracket. However, there still seems to be an unanswered question floating around the local forums and communities. Which is the best 2080 Ti out there??
It’s a question we get regularly asked here and one that can be relatively difficult to answer. Why? Well, there are a bunch of aftermarket 2080 Tis to choose from, which automatically makes selecting the right one more difficult – not to mention the huge price tag that these graphics cards come with. I mean, who wants to spend over $1000 on a part that isn’t 100% in sync with their current/new build? I certainly don’t!
For that reason, we’ve created this comprehensive guide to choosing the best RTX 2080 Ti.
We’ve put together a list of what we believe are the best currently available. We’ve also given you areas that need to be considered when buying a 2080 Ti so you can do some independent research yourself.
Let’s waste no further time and jump straight into it!
Our Top Picks
The Best RTX 2080TI
In-depth Review
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080TI – 11GB
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080TI – 11GB
The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 2080 TI is our number one pick and the current flagship GPU from the guys behind the ROG brand. It comes equipped with an impressive clock speed of 1650MHz, which has been boosted straight out the box. It can, however, be boosted to 1665MHz when in gaming OC mode.
One of the stand-out features the ASUS ROG 2080 Ti comes with is the dual BIOS setup. This enables users to have two different fan/clock speed configurations, which they can flick between when wanting more cooling or less noise.
The cooling is provided by a triple Axial-tech fan setup, which boasts the highest levels of efficiency in this list. It also offered some of the coolest recorded temps when under strain, as well.
From a design point-of-view, the ROG Strix is a seriously impressive looking card, but a big one at that. It takes up 2.7 case output slots and sits at around 305 mm. The all-black design gives this card a pretty gnarly aesthetic that works really well when paired with its own and surrounding RGB.
Other features of this card include MaxContact technology, Super Alloy Power II components, and Asus’ FanConnect II.
Overall it’s probably my favorite card at the moment thanks to its incredible performance and stylish design. I highly recommend if you have the budget to accommodate.
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11G Graphics Card
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11G Graphics Card
Next in the list comes the increasingly popular Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 2080 TI Extreme. If you’ve been a fan of Gigabytes GPU’s over the years then you will absolutely love this one. It offers a boosted clock speed of 1770MHz which is one of the highest in our guide.
Gigabyte decided to go with their triple-fan WINDFORCE setup, like most in the list, to give it the maximum amount of cooling potential when under maximum strain. A cool feature of the Gigabyte fan setup is its “alternate spinning” center fan. What that means is the center fan of the 3 spins in the opposite direction of the other two. This is said to increase the smoothness of the airflow and allow for better overall cooling. Our tests did recognize this as the recorded temps were low when compared with others.
The AORUS Extreme comes with its “extreme overclocking” 16+3 power phases. This is one of the main reasons why the AORUS has the highest off-the-shelf boosted clock speed.
For me, this is the best looking card in this list. The whole thing just looks cool. The angular design is boosted by Gigabytes RGB fusion 2.0 offering one of the best aesthetics of any card we’ve seen. Obviously, if you’re not into RGB, you aren’t gonna dig this, but we think it looks pretty awesome.
Gigabyte decided to equip this card with an impressive 7 outputs, two more than the standard. These include 3 HDMI ports, 3 DisplayPorts, and a USB type C.
This is Gigabytes flagship GPU and one that offers up extreme performance and fantastic aesthetics all the same.
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 Ti AMP 11GB
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 Ti AMP 11GB
ZOTAC’s GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 TI AMP comes next in our best 2080 Ti guide and for good reason. It comes to the table with one of the cheapest price tags making it one of the best value picks in the bunch.
Clock speeds hit 1665MHz right out of the box, making it one of the slower cards in our guide, don’t let that fool you though. It still performs as well as anything else on this list.
Cooling is provided by ZOTAC’s ICESTORM 2.0 triple-fan configuration that offers up excellent cooling during gaming and heavy workload scenarios. That being said, it is slightly louder and less efficient than both the Gigabyte and ASUS ROG Strix above.
On the design front, ZOTAC’s card certainly falls a little short when compared to some of the others in this guide. It does provide RGB lighting to your build, if only in one section. It is by no means a fully-fledged RGB GPU, though. Like most in this list, it takes up an impressive – if you look at it that way – 2.5 case slots and sits at 308mm in length.
Outputs include 3x HDMI ports, 1x DisplayPort, and a USB Type-C for all your VR needs.
If you’re looking for the raw power of a 2080Ti but haven’t got the cash to fund one of the more expensive cards on this list, look no further, the ZOTAC Gaming RTX 2080 TI AMP might be precisely what you’re looking for.
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming
EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti FTW3 Ultra Gaming
EVGA’s impressive GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Ftw3 Ultra comes next in our list, and that might be a surprise to some readers. Historically, EVGA has been one of the best aftermarket Nvidia GPU manufacturers out there, and don’t get me wrong, that is still very much the case. However, it falls slightly short of the top two and comes equipped with a price tag that is far beaten by the ZOTAC. So for those reasons, its 4th on our list.
On a more positive note, the Ftw3 Ultra, as we’ll call it, comes with the joint highest out-the-box clock speed of 1755MHz. Furthermore, it gets the joint best cooling option in this guide, as well.
Some of the features that come with this card include iCX2 cooling technology, extreme cool triple-fan setup, attractive RGB with EVGA’s Precision X1 software, an all-metal backplate, and 19 power phases.
The design of this card is extremely attractive, even if it is a monster. It takes up three slots and has a length of 302mm, which is considered space-saving when referencing a 2080Ti. It comes with the standard five output ports, which include 3x DisplayPorts, 1x HDMI port, and a USB Type-C port.
Ultimately, if you’re a fan of EVGA, this is probably going to be the card you go for. However, if you’re looking for the best value for money pick, we would recommend looking at one of the other cards on this list.
MSI GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
MSI GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
MSI are no strangers when it comes to providing the highest quality hardware components. Their GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 Ti falls into that category and then some. It is their current flagship GPU and comes sporting all the features and benefits you’d expect from a premium-tier GPU.
This GPU comes to the table equipped with the joint highest clock speed of 1755MHz in this list. It comes with MSI’s signature TRI-FROZR thermal design that offers a highly efficient cooling solution with very little noise output. RGB can be found in a number of zones across the GPU and can be fully customized inside MSI’s intuitive user software.
One of the main downsides of this card is found within the design. It is massive. Taking up three output slots and measuring in at 328mm, this card is the largest on our list. We would recommend checking your case and build to make sure it can accommodate a GPU of this size before purchasing.
Even though its size is annoying from a build point of view, it does have a silver lining, the heatsink. The heatsink is much larger than other GPU heatsinks. This should allow users to squeeze maximum amounts of overclocking potential out of this 2080Ti while still keeping temps at safe levels.
All that in mind, MSI’s Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is one of the more affordable options on display. It offers excellent in-game performance and is highly desirable if you’re looking for maximum bang for your buck.
Final Word
So, there you have it, our comprehensive breakdown of the best RTX 2080TI graphics cards currently available.
Buying any premium hardware component can be an extremely stressful task, especially when the wrong one can land you with a $1,000+ paperweight. For that reason, we’ve tried to give you as much information on 2080Tis as possible, in the hope that you will then be able to go away and make the most informed decision on what is right for your specific needs.
For me, I’d go for the ASUS ROG Strix RTX 2080 TI as it showcases some of the best cooling and gnarliest aesthetics. But what was your best RTX 2080 Ti GPU? Why not leave us a comment in the section below, we’d love to hear from you!