An i7-8700K might struggle to keep up with a 3080 Ti at 1440p resolution.
An i7-8700K might struggle to keep up with a 3080 Ti at 1440p resolution.
Instead of investing a lot, could we opt for a simpler solution?
Even with a 2080 Ti you'll hit limits. With a non-A 2080 Ti your performance would be restricted before reaching 1440p or lower in most titles. For a top-tier 2080 Ti experience it becomes the biggest challenge. Things will become more difficult with a 3080 Ti.
varies by game and refresh rate; some titles already hit a 9900k limit, so bottlenecks are likely. I saw near 100% CPU usage when playing Detroit at 60fps with zoomed-in action, and most Ubisoft games don’t reach 144hz. It could be a problem, but it’s a tricky issue. Upgrading from an 8700k might not help much, though Zen 3 could change things. Cyberpunk will probably have its own CPU challenges.