The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the ultimate Ampere architecture consumer GPU, launched in March 2022 as the final flagship of the RTX 30 series. It represented the absolute maximum consumer GPU performance available before Ada Lovelace.
The RTX 3090 Ti uses the fully-enabled GA102 die with 24GB of GDDR6X memory providing 1 TB/s bandwidth. It includes 10,752 CUDA cores, 336 third-generation Tensor Cores, and 84 second-generation RT cores. TDP is a substantial 450W.
The 450W TDP requires robust power delivery including premium power supplies and potentially multiple power cables. The extreme power consumption limited the RTX 3090 Ti's appeal primarily to enthusiasts with appropriate system configurations for such demanding hardware.
The RTX 3090 Ti provided approximately 10% improvement over the RTX 3090 while consuming more power and generating more heat. It remains relevant for users seeking maximum Ampere performance, particularly those who acquired cards during favorable pricing periods.