GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is NVIDIA's flagship graphics card, introduced on May 31, 2021. This model expands the range of graphics cards based on the Ampere architecture and positions itself between the GeForce RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, offering high performance for enthusiasts and gamers. The main focus of the Ampere architecture is to improve performance, improve power efficiency and expand features such as ray tracing and DLSS.

The Ampere architecture uses Samsung's 8nm process to increase transistor density and performance over previous generations. The graphics card also supports features such as NVIDIA RTX IO for faster downloads and streaming, as well as improved support for ray tracing and DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling).

Characteristics

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is equipped with 10240 CUDA cores, 320 tensor cores, and 80 RT cores. The video card has 12 GB of GDDR6X video memory with a 384-bit interface and a bandwidth of 912 GB / s. The TDP for the RTX 3080 Ti is 350W, which indicates high energy efficiency, but will also require a quality cooling system.

Gaming performance at release vs. competitors

At the time of release, the RTX 3080 Ti was one of the most powerful graphics cards out there, offering outstanding gaming performance at 4K resolution and high graphics settings. In most cases, the RTX 3080 Ti outperformed the RTX 3080 by 10-15% and was close to the performance of the RTX 3090, especially in games.

The main competitor of the RTX 3080 Ti at the time of release was the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card. In some games, especially without ray tracing and DLSS support, the performance of the RX 6900 XT could be matched or even surpassed by the RTX 3080 Ti. However, thanks to more advanced ray tracing and DLSS technologies, the RTX 3080 Ti performed better in games where these features were used.

Interesting facts about the video card

1. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti was released a few months after the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, allowing NVIDIA to fill the performance gap between these models and offer another option for gamers and enthusiasts.

2. Unlike the RTX 3080, which uses a new 12-pin auxiliary power connector, the RTX 3080 Ti uses two 8-pin PCIe connectors for power.

3. At the time of the graphics card's release, demand for the RTX 3080 Ti was high, leading to shortages and higher prices. As with the RTX 3080, this shortage was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply issues, and increased interest in cryptocurrencies and mining.

4. The appearance and cooling system of the RTX 3080 Ti in Founders Edition is similar to the RTX 3080, using a dual-fan system with axial fans for efficient cooling at high performance.

In conclusion, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a powerful and high performance solution for gamers and enthusiasts who are looking for a balance between the performance of RTX 3080 and RTX 3090. With support for advanced technologies such as ray tracing and DLSS, this graphics card provides excellent gaming experience and is one of the best choices for those who strive for high quality gameplay.