Performance improvement remains limited on the 3080 TI when compared to the 2080 Super.
Performance improvement remains limited on the 3080 TI when compared to the 2080 Super.
I’m focusing on Halo Infinite and Destiny 2. I’ve gathered MSI Afterburner data from Halo since D2 anti-cheat doesn’t support overlays. I searched online and watched tutorials, but nothing seems to work. I’m sharing my findings here in hopes of getting a stable 230fps. TL;DR: On 1080p, using the lowest settings without thermal issues on both CPU and GPU, my 3080 Ti is matching or slightly underperforming the 2080 Super. I only hit 180fps in calm scenes. Drivers are current, Windows is updated, and my i9-9900k is running at 5GHz with 4x8GB DDR4 at 2933MHz and a 750W Gold PSU. PC specs include an i9-9900k @5GHz, EVGA 3080 Ti, 3 Ultra 12GB at 1800MHz, and a 750W Gold PSU. Games are installed on an SSD in Game Mode with Power Mode enabled. No background recording. Data collected during Halo Infinite custom matches against bots. FPS stays around 230 at max, but drops to about 210 in gunfights. In Destiny 2, it caps at 170fps at lowest settings, averaging 165fps overall. On my 2080 Super setup, I consistently reached about 180fps at the lowest settings. Any tips would be appreciated. Edited August 6, 2022 by 99Carnies RAM slots
You haven’t installed the Display driver uninstaller prior to setting up the 3080ti, have you? Also, are your configurations exactly the same? Changing the GPU can sometimes reset settings.
They achieve this at 1080p resolution. I own an i9 9900k with both FTW3 Ultra 2080 Ti and FTW3 Ultra 3080 Ti. The visuals with Shadow Of The Tomb Raider look like this. My i9 9900k SOTTR in 1080p delivers 1440p, 4k, and 2080 ti at various frame rates—168fps, 123fps, 67fps for the 3080 Ti, and 169fps, 154fps, 96fps. A 5800x screen produced different outcomes.
Review some opinions on RTX 3080 versus RX 6800 XT from Hardware Unboxed. Generally, top-end RTX cards perform better in 4K resolution but lag behind at 1080p/1440p. AMD models tend to excel in 1080p/1440p, while Nvidia cards shine at higher resolutions. This pattern repeats in comparisons between RTX 30 series and RX 60 series, with AMD doing better at lower resolutions and Nvidia at 4K. Also, the i9-9900K struggles with single-threaded tasks, underperforming compared to i5-12400 and even i3-12100. Single-threaded speed is more important for current games, which likely explains why your FPS stays steady and CPU usage doesn’t reach its peak—since games don’t fully leverage multicore processors beyond four cores.
Highlighting the same points as before, the core issue lies in rendering performance at different resolutions. Lower resolutions cause more CPU strain because the GPU isn't utilizing its full capacity. As you increase resolution, each frame demands more pixels, stressing the GPU further. The main constraint shifts to the number of pixels rendered per frame, which becomes the true bottleneck. This explains why Ampere excels at 4K compared to lower resolutions, and why investing in a higher tier display is often more beneficial than upgrading the CPU at 1080p. Upgrading the CPU only makes sense if you're targeting higher resolutions, especially with a display that supports 240Hz or more.
You're experiencing a CPU bottleneck at 1080p with low temperatures. It might be worth considering an AMD switch and a motherboard upgrade to support a 1080p/1440p chip. Since you're not focused on 4K right now, you don't need an Intel upgrade for higher quality performance.
I’d hold off until Zen 4 arrives and look for a discounted Zen 3 setup. It wouldn’t hurt to grab a 5800X3D/X570 board at a lower price if you can. I’m thinking about switching to a 5900X or higher X570 when the used market gets busy. But whether you upgrade to 4K isn’t about Intel versus AMD—it’s more about Nvidia versus AMD. Intel chips would work fine in this situation. Check your choices and benchmarks to see which option offers the best value for you—Zen 3 at a reduced cost or an Alder Lake platform?
I also tested a Strix 3080 paired with an i9 9900k at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The frame rates varied across different settings: 168fps at 1080p, 123fps at 1440p, and 167fps at 2080 Ti. At 1080p, some titles ran smoothly without bottlenecking. For games like Horizon Zero Dawn, performance was solid at 3080 Ti with 1080p and 144fps. At higher resolutions, frame rates dropped but remained acceptable for non-CPU intensive titles. Newer chips from AMD and Intel offer better performance in CPU-heavy games. If you need consistent 1080p output, consider the i9 12900k now. You might wait for next-gen chips if you prefer avoiding current price hikes, especially since the 12900k is still priced higher than expected.