GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Model frame rate limits of 141, 110 and 68 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end graphics card in our database and a high-refresh 1440p card that can handle 4K at tuned settings or with upscaling.
Its 12GB of memory is comfortable at 1440p today, with less headroom at 4K.
Its closest AMD rival is the Radeon RX 6950 XT, which lands within a few percent of it at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~115 | ~90 | ~55 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~185 | ~145 | ~90 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~160 | ~125 | ~80 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~340 | ~265 | ~165 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Core i9-11900K | 134 |
| 1440p | Core i7-8700K | 105 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 68 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i7-11700K | 126 cpu | 110 gpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i3-12100 | 123 cpu | 110 gpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i3-12100F | 123 cpu | 110 gpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i5-11600K | 121 cpu | 110 gpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i9-10900K | 121 cpu | 110 gpu | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 5700G | 121 cpu | 110 gpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i7-10700K | 116 cpu | 110 gpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i9-9900K | 114 cpu | 110 even | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 9 3950X | 113 cpu | 110 even | 68 gpu |
| Core i7-9700K | 111 cpu | 110 even | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 9 3900X | 110 cpu | 110 even | 68 gpu |
| Core i5-11400 | 109 cpu | 109 even | 68 gpu |
| Core i5-11400F | 109 cpu | 109 even | 68 gpu |
| Core i7-10700F | 109 cpu | 109 even | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 108 cpu | 108 even | 68 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 107 cpu | 107 even | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 107 cpu | 107 even | 68 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 105 cpu | 105 even | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 105 cpu | 105 even | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 103 cpu | 103 cpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 100 cpu | 100 cpu | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 98 cpu | 98 cpu | 68 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 95 cpu | 95 cpu | 68 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 94 cpu | 94 cpu | 68 gpu |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Series | NVIDIA RTX 30 Series |
| Video memory | 12 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 21,728 |
| PCI Express | 4.0 ×16 |
| Released | 2021 |
Other Cards in the NVIDIA RTX 30 Series
- GeForce RTX 3090 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 3080 12GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 3090 Ti CPU pairing and bottleneck
- GeForce RTX 3080 CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
At 1440p, the Core i7-8700K is the slowest processor that keeps the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti fully fed. At 1080p the card can run faster, so you need more: the Core i9-11900K or better.
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti good for 1440p?
Yes. It averages around 110 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, enough for a high-refresh monitor in most games.
Is 12GB of VRAM enough on the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?
For 1440p, yes. 12GB handles high textures at 1440p today; at 4K with ray tracing a few games already want more.
Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti faster than the Radeon RX 6950 XT?
They are effectively tied, within 1% at 1440p in our model. Price, memory (12GB against 16GB) and features should decide it.