NVIDIA

RTX 3080 Ti

Gaming Graphics Card

12 GB VRAM 2021 Perf. index: 70

Performance index derived from aggregated PassMark benchmark data, normalized to the FPSpilot 0-100 scale.

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti is a graphics card with 12 GB of VRAM launched in 2021. Its FPSpilot gaming performance index is 70/100, derived from aggregated PassMark benchmarks.

Specifications

Manufacturer	NVIDIA
VRAM Memory	12 GB
Release year	2021
Perf. index	70 / 100

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Gaming performance

With an index of 70/100, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end card aimed at 1440p with high settings and 4K with optimised settings. At 1080p it reaches very high frame rates, ideal for high-refresh monitors.

VRAM: what resolutions it handles

With 12 GB of VRAM it is comfortable at 1440p with high textures and holds up well at 4K in most titles. The most memory-hungry modern games (open worlds with ultra textures) already recommend 12 GB, making this amount a future-proof investment.

Technologies & features

As an RTX card, it has dedicated ray tracing cores and supports DLSS 2 (Super Resolution), recovering significant FPS through AI upscaling. It does not support Frame Generation (exclusive to RTX 4000+), but DLSS 2 keeps receiving improvements and support in new games.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti good for gaming in 2026?

Yes. With an FPSpilot index of 70/100, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti performs well in current games. It is suited to 1440p and even 4K with optimised settings.

How much VRAM does the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti have and is it enough?

It has 12 GB of VRAM. Enough for 1440p and 4K with high textures in current games.

What power supply do I need for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti?

For a card of this tier a quality 750-850 W power supply (80 Plus Gold or better) is recommended, leaving headroom for transient power spikes and the rest of the components.

Is the NVIDIA RTX 3080 Ti worth it versus newer alternatives?

Launched in 2021, it only makes sense at a clearly lower price than current cards of similar performance, which add more modern upscaling technologies, lower power draw and full warranty. On the second-hand market it can be a reasonable option if the price is right.