Nvidia users probably won’t get any optimisation via drivers as TC partnered with AMD for 5.
The GRD does nothing.
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have you done tests with GameBar/Recording turned off?
I’ve never used DVR or GB.
I just remember at the time, there were some YouTube videos too,
That the GRD literally does nothing,
Same from my own experience.
I don’t use GameBar either but there’s a way to actually fully disable it so it’s not running in the background.
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Yeah,
I’ve done that,
It’s what I meant, sorry for not being clear 
I turned it all off, never used it!
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Got my 3090 in yesterday so figured I’d come back and post my results. Looking forward to seeing everybody else’s 3080/3090 benchmarks too.
Keep in mind, the 30 Series is known to scale pretty poorly at 1080p and 1440p over the 20 Series.
4k Ultra:
1440p Ultra:
1080p Ultra:
1080p Low (for 240hz+ monitors):
And lastly, I tried 8k (7680 x 4320) Ultra for the memes and was genuinely surprised by the result:
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Thanks for all this data!
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I don’t even have the best PC!
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I do have a controller plugged in, I just don’t use it.
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You ok mate?
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Thanks for this,
What is your CPU clocked at?
I’m trying everything I can to get a 3080/3090
Which one did you go for?
Also, that 8K score is very good,
In game that could be 50-60fps !
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It was stock for those tests, so just 5.0 GHz. And my RAM is nothing special either, 3600 16-18-18-38.
The GPU is the Gigabyte RTX 3090 Gaming OC. Got it off Newegg Business a couple days ago for MSRP. I wanted a Founders Edition or a Strix but you saw what happened with the FEs selling out immediately, and I didn’t want to wait any longer for the Strix to release.
Overall, been pretty satisfied with it. I don’t doubt the 3080 is the smarter buy but those are equally hard to find atm.
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Due to bots and Nvidia poor’s API that was concurred by bots in mere seconds…
I doubt 3080 10 GB would have a return though as 20 GB is ushering.
Good stuff between!
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I want the Strix OC 3090.
It’s definitely the best.
But no idea when stock is coming.
I’m negotiating on the same card you have right now having passed on a Zotac Trinity.
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Yeah, this launch has definitely been a bit of a clown fiesta in that regard. I never even got to see the 3080 or 3090 Founders Editions in stock on Nvidia’s website before they were sold out.
I mean if money is no object to you I would personally go for the Strix. I don’t doubt it could beat my card by 10-15% if fully tuned. Only issue is availability. I’ve been hearing mid October for them but you already know that thing is going to sell out insanely fast.
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It’s not that much more if you’re already considering a 90.
It is definitely a lot worse price-to-performance compared to a 3080.
However with the 90, £1400 is the RRP, £1600 is the suggested price of the Strix OC, the retailers have added an extra markup for £1700 right now.
And it’s more than just top headline performance,
It’s going to have a lot more power at the low/mid/average FPS.
This is something people don’t realise.
It maxes out 10-20% higher than a 3080 before any OC - but it won’t drop down nearly as much.
Just as important.
Those 10K CUDA cores vs 8K CUDA cores is a big difference to performance overall.
I think if you’re paying so much, the extra is worth it for the best card.
I was going to go Zotac but ASUS this time have used only top quality parts, plus 6x MLCCs.
I’m going to OC the card too, it can draw a massive 480W!
Same, availability is the issue, but I expect this to be sorted Mid-Late October.
If not, November it will stabilise.
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An update,
I managed to get a 3090 Strix OC - which is now coming Friday.
My monitor gets here on Monday.
So expect some benchmarks early next week 
Any questions feel free to ask!
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@AC_Wireless got a 3090 and isn’t getting great performance with it,
Will be great to see how you get on with it and compare 
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Interesting,
Will definitely be interested to see & compare the benchmarks!
Can’t wait for Monday!
