According to an insider, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is expected to arrive in May 2021. Another graphics card will fit between the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090. The price of the RTX 3080 Ti is still unknown. But what does this mean for interested parties?
Not much is known about the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti yet. However, it is now quite certain that Nvidia plans to release a Ti version of the RTX 3080. An insider has now stated that the graphics card is expected to arrive only in May (via Videocardz.com). In a brief statement, the insider said:
Nvidia has internally made a new announcement regarding the release timing of the next generation of the RTX30 series. The RTX 3080 Ti 12G has been delayed again and is now expected to be released in mid-May.
IT Home, via Videocardz.com
Who is this interesting for? This note will likely be of particular interest to those looking for a next-generation graphics card. In a survey on MeinMMO, you told us that many want to buy an RTX 3080. The RTX 3080 Ti could be a viable alternative for some, if the price is right.
RTX 3080 Ti vs RTX 3080 – Who are the graphics cards aimed at?
Who is the RTX 3080 aimed at? The GeForce RTX 3080 is aimed at gamers who want more than Full HD or want to play their games in 4K. Competitive gamers should generally consider the RTX 3080. With a recommended retail price of €699, the graphics card also offers good value for money. Currently, prices are more than double that.
What’s the current situation? According to several leaks and insider information, the Ti version is supposedly only slightly behind the RTX 3090 in terms of performance. However, the RTX 3080 Ti is expected to offer only 12 GB of video memory. The RTX 3090 has 24 GB of video memory.
With the RTX 3080, testers primarily criticized the only 10 GB of video memory, which is why there has also been talk of a 20 GB version of the RTX 3080. The RTX 3080 Ti is expected to have 12 GB and is therefore positioned somewhat better. The competition from AMD, the RX 6800 (XT) and 6900 XT, offers 16 GB of video memory.
An overview of the RTX 3080 and the (presumed) RTX 3080 Ti:
| RTX 3080 | RTX 3080 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA cores | 8704 | 10240 |
| Base clock | 1440 MHz | ? |
| Boost clock | 1710 MHz | ? |
| Memory size | 10 GB GDDR6X | 12 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory interface width | 320-bit | 384-bit |
| Power consumption in watts | 320 | ? |
RTX 3080 Ti vs RTX 3090 – Nvidia could become its own competitor
With the GeForce RTX 3090, Nvidia has primarily targeted enthusiasts, as the original price was €1,499. Meanwhile, prices for the graphics card have significantly risen. For gamers who primarily play in Full HD or occasionally in higher resolutions, the investment hasn’t been worth it anyway.
Who is now interested in the RTX 3080 Ti? Mainly the larger video memory and the generally higher performance speak in favor of the Ti version of the RTX 3080. If the Ti version costs only about €100 – 150 more than the RTX 3080 and remains far enough below the RTX 3090 price, this graphics card could become interesting for many players. Then these players could also reach for an RTX 3080 Ti if the RTX 3090 is too expensive for them, but they want more than an 3080.
What will the RTX 3080 Ti cost? There is still no answer to this question. However, it would likely play a significant role how the Ti version of the RTX 3080 will be positioned. If the price difference is as small as that between the RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti, many interested parties are likely to opt for the RTX 3080 Ti rather than the smaller model.
What can already be done with a GeForce RTX 3080 is shown by the “GeForce Garage.” This group presents tips and tricks around the GeForce graphics cards and regularly showcases cool gaming PCs. In a video, they have now introduced a “20,000 Dollar” gaming PC with RTX 3080, which might be very interesting for many of you.
