Hey everyone! I built my first proper PC a couple of years ago and made some solid upgrades back then. Right now, I've got an RTX 3080 paired with an i9 11900k and 32GB of RAM. However, I've been noticing that my GPU seems to struggle a lot, especially while playing high-graphics games. It often hits 100% utilization while my CPU is using about 40%. I game at 2K resolution and really value both high fps and great graphics. I've done some research on GPU benchmarks and noticed the 5080 looks promising, but I'm unsure if it's the right choice. I'm leaning towards Nvidia since I've had a good experience with them. What do you think? Should I upgrade, and if so, what GPU would you recommend?
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Don't just rely on GPU utilization to gauge performance; it can be misleading. Your 3080 is getting older, but you might want to look at something like the 5070 Ti, a used 4080, or the 9070 XT, which can pair well with your CPU. I also heard good things about the upcoming 5080 Super, which supposedly has better specs and value!
Upgrading right now isn't ideal unless you're ready to shell out over $1000. If you are, then the 5080 or 5070 Ti are solid choices, or you could even wait for the 5080 Super. Honestly, your 3080 is still a pretty strong card considering its age, so think carefully before making the leap!
Totally agree! The 3080 does a decent job for 1440p, but I still have to tweak my settings occasionally. I'm considering an AMD card for the next upgrade; Nvidia's drivers have been pretty rocky lately.