Nvidia has already released its Ampere lineup of GPUs, and we have been hearing a lot of chatter on the web regarding the company’s plans to counter AMD’s upcoming RDNA 2 GPU lineup of cards. Many new SKUs were already rumored before, some also got cancelled, but some of the cards are still on the launch pipeline, sporting better specs than previous counterparts as well.
If you have been following the latest tech news and Nvidia’s roadmap since past few months or so, then you might have heard rumors that Nvidia was allegedly prepping to launch more SKUs in the current Ampere GPU lineup. Now we have some updated and fresh rumor regarding the RTX 3080 Ti GPU specifications, once again as reported by Kopite7kimi, a known and reliable Nvidia leaker.
According to a previous rumor as posted by Kopite7kimi, Nvidia was working on a new Ampere series GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU, sporting 9984 cores and 12/24GB GDDR6X VRAM. But now the same leaker has shared some updated specs of this GPU. It seems that NVIDIA has finally settled on a new graphics card to combat AMD’s RX 6800 XT GPU, offering more VRAM and also much beefier specifications than the existing RTX 3080 10 GB SKU.
The recent rumors regarding the RTX 3080 Ti specs paint a card having the same CUDA core count as the flagship high-end RTX 3090, sporting 10496 FP32 CUDA cores over the same 320-bit memory bus as the current RTX 3080.
The new details posted by Kopite7kimi suggest that the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition/FE graphics card will feature the PG133-SKU15 PCB board/design, and the GA102-250-KD-A1 graphics core.
RTX 3080 Ti FE:
PG133-SKU15,
GA102-250-KD-A1,
20GB GD6X,
the same FP32 count as 3090, 10496FP32,
the same MEM speed and TGP as 3080,
no NVLINK.— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) November 4, 2020
Assuming this new Ti model GPU will now have 10496 FP32 CUDA cores, the card will certainly not be cheap, so expect a price within the ballpark of $899-$999 USD range (which would be roughly $249 USD higher than the RX 6800 XT’s price tag).
Based on these new specs, we are basically looking at a RTX 3090-performance level, but at a slightly lower price point. It might be possible that NVIDIA will disable some select blocks on the GA102-250 GPU die, and/or this GPU will feature slightly lower clock speeds as well, but this remains to be seen.
When it comes to the memory specs, the card will feature 20 GB of GDDR6X VRAM, but will retain the same memory speed as the current RTX 3080 GPU at 19 Gbps.
For context, the RTX 3090 features 19.5 Gbps memory speed. Based on the 20 GB VRAM frame buffer, NVIDIA will be using a 320-bit bus interface which gives us a total bandwidth of 760 GB/s. The TGP for the card is set to be the same as the current RTX 3080 SKU, at 320 Watts.
The card won’t feature any NVLINK support, so you won’t be able to SLI these two cards. Not a big deal though, since multi-GPU is already dead in the water.
It appears that we finally have a new SKU based on a 20 GB GDDR6X memory configuration. Since the GeForce RTX 3090 is around 10-15% faster than the RTX 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti is also expected to fall within the same performance bracket/range.
The release of this new Ti variant SKU is more likely Nvidia’s response to counter AMD’s Big Navi 21 GPU lineup. This new graphics card is designed to combat AMD’s Radeon RX 6000 Big Navi series, offering more performance than the current RTX 3080 card, and lower pricing than the company’s 24 GB flagship RTX 3090 GPU.
Maybe Nvidia thought the previously planned SKUs won’t be able to tackle AMD’s RX 6000-series Big Navi GPU lineup in terms of performance, so the company may have a new SKU in the works, with better specs as well, instead of just having more VRAM slapped on the PCB.
The next leak we have to share is for the RTX 3060 Ti GPU. We have an exclusive first look at one custom AIB GPU model from GIGABYTE.
In case you missed this article, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti mainstream Ampere GPU is rumored to launch on December 2nd, 2020. This GPU model was originally planned for November 17th, but got delayed. We also don’t know whether Nvidia is planning to release a Founders Edition variant of this GPU model. But we can surely expect to see several AIB custom Models for this card though.
Videocardz has shared some renders/pictures of one custom RTX 3060 Ti GPU model from Gigabyte, the Eagle OC. This is the first time we are getting some leak to back up this rumored RTX 3060 Ti SKU. Looking at the pictures, the graphics card features a relatively short PCB, with a dual-fan cooler which extends beyond its length.
This custom Model seems to be factory overclocked, though we don’t have the exact GPU clock speeds yet.
Videocardz mentions that the RTX 3060 Ti Eagle OC features a single 8-pin power connector. Most custom designs are also expected to be within the 200W TDP range. This custom card features a dual-slot form factor. Shroud features two 92mm fans with 11 fan blades that push air through the central heatsink assembly.
The card seems to feature at least four huge copper heatpipes that run through the aluminum heatsink, and the heatsink and shroud extend beyond the PCB. Gigabyte has also included a sturdy backplate.
According to some reports from AIBs, the RTX 3060 Ti GPU is going to see a similar stock issue at launch. Since this is a mid-range/mainstream card, the demand for this GPU is bound to be higher. Even though the launch date of the RTX 3070 was delayed by almost 2 weeks, the card was still sold out very soon, despite more stock.
This should be the first budget mainstream offering from Nvidia, and the next GPU to get released in the Ampere lineup. Coming to the specs, the RTX 3060 Ti is going to be based on the 392 mm², 17.4 billion transistor GA104-200 GPU silicon chip. The RTX 3060 Ti is the new mid-range/mainstream graphics card in the Ampere lineup, and the price is expected to be around $400 USD (a rough estimate).
Nvidia has not yet announced this x60 SKU, though we have been hearing rumors that Nvidia might release two variants, based on the GA106 and GA104 GPU core/silicon die.
The GA104 GPU would likely adopt the Ti or Super branding. And we expect the GA106 silicon to be featured on the plain RTX 3060 GPU (the non-Ti/Super variant), and rumor has it that this card might feature 6 GB of GDDR6 memory over a 192-bit wide bus interface.
The RTX 3060 Ti on the other hand will sport 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM over a 256-bit wide memory bus interface, and the memory clock speed would be 14 Gbps. The RTX 3060 Ti GPU would allegedly feature a total of 4864 CUDA cores, in a total of 38 SMs, which is 1024 CUDA cores less than the RTX 3070’s 5888 count. The max bandwidth should be around 448 GB/s.
Moreover, the card will have 152 Tensor Cores, and 38 RT Cores, respectively, and the power consumption or TDP is expected to be around 180-200 Watts. This GPU seems to be more of a successor to the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER SKU. We also expect the RTX 3060 Ti to even match the performance of the RTX 2080 Turing GPU clock for clock.
Someone also posted a GPU-Z screenshot confirming most of the specs of this GPU, as outlined above. This appears to be a custom card from board partner HP. Most of the specs are accurate except for the TMU/texture mapping unit count.
ROP or raster operations pipeline count is 80. Also, the RTX 3060 Ti will have a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock value of 1665 MHz, as reported by the software. This screenshot further confirms the existence of this new Ampere GPU.
RTX 3060 Ti info, validated today pic.twitter.com/fufu1p13sM
— T4C Fantasy (@T4CFantasy) October 26, 2020
Stay tuned for more!
UPDATE:
According to a new report from HKEPC, NVIDIA will launch the RTX3080Ti in January 2021.
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So ether way NVidia wins in selling a Ti for around $999 this time instead of getting away with $1200+ like they did two years ago. I really wish AMD did not take the bait and just sold the 6900XT for $799.
but the 6900xt is as fast as the 3900 so a 3800ti would lose at that price point
Not 100% really. Tech (dlss, rt), monitor play a role here.
Have to wait and see but what i have read they do have good RT performance and a type of DLSS coming too
Yea
But whats the point if the 6900xt is $999 and it beats/matches the 3900 then a 3800ti at $999 would be killed by the AMD card. The 3800ti would have to be $699 to $749 to make a mark
6900xt beats/matches 3090 with “rage mode” – a (probobly minor)overclock.
So a 3080Ti that is just a bit below 3090 makes sense. By the specs its will only be 2-3% below 3090.
What does no make sense is the 3090 itself…
Also, if i understood correctly, for the performance that was shown on those slides you have to have a ryzen3 otherwise the new memory tech won’t work ?
Thats right, those two things probobly give it at least 5% extra performance.
3080Ti should be at least as fast as 6900XT when both are stock.
Admittedly the 6900XT is still more efficient and could have some OC potential.
still the 3090 is only 10% to 15% faster then the 3080 amd have 2 cards in that space the 6900xt and 6800xt. they dont have much room within that performance gap its got to beat the 6900xt at $999 and then it will make the 3090 pointless.
Is Nvidia scared or stupid? Their fanboys are so r-tarded, they would buy it at $1200 anyway. Just take a look at Nvidia subreddit. So many shills showing their overpriced RTX 3090.
You could show them a 6900XT for $699. They would still buy the 3090 ? talk about brain dead fanboys.
Well if you have let’s say 1 gsync monitor, amd isn’t the way to go unless you plan on buying a new monitor
i do have that problem i got a G sync monitor but the 10gb on the 3080 is just not good enough feels like they wanted to hold it back or cut costs
It does indeed.
They exactely did that.
Which is why most of us with any sense are waiting for these newer cards.
Exactly people forget that if you use a G-Sync monitor you’re going to want to get the best GPU Nvidia offers. There is no way in hell I would buy an AMD card as I have two G-Sync monitors one in 4k 60hz and the other 1440p 175hz.
We’re in the same boat more or less.
Think this 3080 ti might come out before the end of the year?
lmao, I don’t think so. Maybe towards april
Very thorough article! Thank you!
agree. I like MM’s articles !
Here comes NVIDIA with the 3090, 3080, 3070, 3060, 3050. Then the 3090 ti, 3080 ti, 3070 ti, 3060 ti, 3050 ti. 5 months later, the 3090 super, 3080 super, 3070 super, 3060 super, 3050 super. Then the 3090 super ti, 3080 super ti, 3070 super ti, 3060 super ti, 3050 super ti. Then on the refresh 3090 ti Super, 3080 ti Super, 3070 ti Super, 3060 ti super, 3050 ti super. ?????????????
All NVIDIA does is come out with over inflated cards and when the competition shows up or the people refuse to pay those rediculous prices, they come out with a variant and make you feel as if they care about you by disrespecting their early adopters. Nvidia is only good for one thing, making you look & feel like an idiot. And is all hell fails they come drop the 3090 ti Super ti, 3080 ti Super ti, 3070 ti Super ti, 3060 ti super ti, 3050 ti super ti.
Amen ! I said this for years good im not the only one.
Honestly, I’m going to speak generally from someone who never comes to a store or event early, but why would early adopters be rewarded more than those who wait for price cuts or better products?.
I can’t fathom a single event in history where early adopts objectively got the better deal over those who waited and also got what the early adopters had.
Early adopters are more or less early cannon fodder people who dip their toes in too early and find out the water’s hot or cold and by then it’s too late.
It’s not about early adoption. With the 20xx line, Nvidia effectively shrinked the refresh cycle from 2yrs down to 1y, or maybe as little as 8-9 months.. That’s where the problem lies
So they rapidly changed and people don’t wanna wait?.
And according to leaks from Moore’s Law’s Dead Nvidia wanted to stray away from heavy segmentation employed within the RTX20XX and GTX16XX lineups. I guess it’s not happening and they are flooding the market with a myriad of cut-down cards so as to confuse the potential buyers. It’s a great opportunity for AMD, hope it delivers.
So it looks like 3080Ti will be practically as fast as 3090, but at a much lower price. Thanks to AMD.
It seems that RDNA 2’s performance caught Nvidia completely by surprise.
but if its not faster then the 6900xt it needs to be cheaper
I think the 6900xt will actually perform worse and worse as time go by in 4k, why? Suspect the cache while great to keep cost down will have less and less % of the vram cached as assets gets bigger and thus gets less and less hit % and as that drops so does the cards effective bandwidth as it have to resort more and more towards its slower vram.
The clues are already there – Insane performance in 1080p, really good in 1440p and roughly about tie in 4k with todays games – What about tomorrows that will push the assets ect even harder?
This is from an pure performance perspective thoo, not price/perf.
In case anyone needed more proof 3090 is just a ripoff there you have it – same thing but cheaper.
Great can’t wait to see another two gpus perma out of stock! /s
Final Fantasy 15 is a game that can go easy over 10GB Vram when you use the 4K texture pack and even play on a 1080p monitor. So a card with more than 12 GB Vram is a welcome one
Freight train from Nvidia is gonna crash now..
Honestly 10 GB will be too short(Ultra) with the upcoming games, since even the consoles will have more VRAM, but 20GB is just unnecessary. I genuinely think 14GB16GB would be just really perfect for the upcoming 3-4 Years.
We all knew this was coming. 3080ti with 20gb ram yes please glad I waited. Let’s just hope they actually have some stock to sell this time.
So in sub $200 USD range, we might be able to buy a compatible RTX card, having support for ray tracing/DLSS as well ? Hmmm,..
3090 is barely faster than a 3080. Not sure a 3080 TI makes any sense beyond extra vram
It doesn’t make sense if you only look at Nvidia’s lineup, but it does make sense if you look at AMD’s. They’ll basically cannibalize their own 3090 in order to compete with the 6090, because that extra vram is extremely important in 4k, the resolution these cards are advertised for; especially for future-proofing, since already now we have a few games that can eat over 10GB of memory in 4k at max.
Competition is great, better products to choose from and usually at more competitive prices as well!
#feelsbad for the early adopters of the 10gb version of the 3080….