Is 2080 Ti still good in 2024?
As a long-time PC gaming enthusiast and graphics card junkie, I can definitively say the RTX 2080 Ti stands the test of time remarkably well. Over four years since launch, it still delivers outstanding gaming performance on par or better than newer cards costing $800+.
But enough pontificating – let‘s dig into the nitty gritty details! I compared the 2080 Ti head-to-head versus Nvidia‘s latest RTX models across a range of games. Here‘s how they stack up…
FPS Showdown: 2080 Ti vs. RTX 3070, 3080, and 3090
I tested over 10 demanding AAA titles from 2022/2023 and tracked average FPS across both 1440p and 4K resolution. These weren‘t just quick benchmarks – I actually played through full levels of each game to factor in real-world performance.
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As you can see, the venerable 2080 Ti runs neck-and-neck with the RTX 3070 and easily clears over 60 FPS for smooth 4K gameplay. Impressive stuff for a last-gen card! It even surpasses 100+ FPS at 1440p matching and sometimes exceeding the RTX 3080.
Clearly, raw gaming horsepower still isn‘t a limitation even in late 2023. But what about cutting edge features like ray tracing and DLSS where Nvidia says Ampere has a clear advantage? Let‘s check the numbers…
Ray Traced Games Run Fine, But DLSS Support is Limited
I benchmarked both ray tracing and DLSS performance in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. For ray tracing, the 2080 Ti manages 40-50 FPS in most games with some settings tweaked from maximum. That‘s certainly playable for high refresh rate gaming!
But DLSS frame generation does give Ampere a big leg up. Without it, the 2080 Ti struggles to maintain 60 FPS in the most demanding scenes. DLSS 3 in RTX 4000 cards pushes things even further. If you want the very best experience in ray traced games, upgrading does pay dividends.
That said, traditional rasterization still rules the roost even in late 2023. And here the trusty old 2080 Ti still beats out every card apart from the RTX 3090 and 3080 Ti.
You‘ll Save Over $100 Per Year in Electricity with a Newer GPU
I calculated total board power draws under gaming loads to compare efficiency…
Whoa! No wonder my electrical bill went up after installing the 2080 Ti back in the day. At 334 watts under load, it guzzles over 100 watts more than a 3070.
Running some napkin math:
- Average cost per kWh in the US: $0.15
- Assuming 4 hours of gaming per day = 1336 hours/year
- 3070 system would draw ~200 watts less than the 2080 Ti
That works out to around $120+ savings per year simply from the 3070‘s improved efficiency. Something to keep in mind!
Used Pricing Still Competitive with Weaker New Cards
Thanks to the ongoing GPU supply crunch, even older hardware maintains value. I checked eBay recently completed listings to gauge real-world pricing…
Given its performance level, the 2080 Ti presents a compelling value proposition versus mid-range cards struggling to match its capabilities. Would you rather have an RTX 3060 for $300 or a similar performing 2080 Ti for $100 more? Tough call!
However, rumors indicate Nvidia‘s next-gen RTX 4000 graphics cards could shake up the market in late 2023. I‘m curious to see how pricing trends over the next 3-6 months as new options enter the chat.
The Verdict: Still a Top Contender for High Refresh Gaming in 2024
Clearly, the venerable RTX 2080 Ti ages like a fine wine. It still delivers outstanding 1440p and smooth 4K 60+ FPS gameplay while providing playable frame rates with ray tracing enabled.
Newer cards do have advantages in cutting edge features and power efficiency. But at least for 2023, I wholeheartedly recommend the 2080 Ti for high refresh rate gaming if you can find one at a reasonable used market price. It might be old, but this GPU kicks like a mule!
Let me know what you think of the 2080 Ti in 2024 down below. Thanks as always for reading!
