The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a high-end Ampere architecture consumer GPU, launched in June 2021. It positioned between the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, offering near-3090 gaming performance with 12GB memory at a lower price.
The RTX 3080 Ti uses the GA102 die with 12GB of GDDR6X memory providing 912 GB/s bandwidth. It includes 10,240 CUDA cores, 320 third-generation Tensor Cores, and 80 second-generation RT cores. TDP is 350W.
Gaming performance approaches the RTX 3090, typically within 5-10%, making it excellent value for pure gaming use cases where the 3090's extra memory isn't needed. The 12GB capacity handles 4K gaming well for most titles.
The RTX 3080 Ti launched during GPU shortages with high pricing, affecting its initial reception. As prices normalized, it became a strong choice for high-end gaming. It remains capable for 4K gaming though users may consider memory-limited compared to newer options.