The Nvidia RTX 3080 and the more powerful RTX 3080 Ti have long been rumored, and Nvidia still hasn’t given any hints that both products are actually in existence. However, the company announced a couple of days ago that aGeForce Special Eventwill be taking place on September 1 at 9 AM Pacific Time. Unfortunately, Nvidia didn’t provide an details now what fans can expect on the event, but many believe that this will be the venue where the company will officially unveil both the RTX 3080 and the RTX 3080 Ti.
Of course, this is definitely good news for PC players who are in the market for a new GPU right now. However, there may be those who are currently torn on whether to get the current RTX 20 line, more specifically the 2080 or the 2080 Ti, or wait for the official announcement of Nvidia’s rumored line. Although the answer to that question would depend on the customer’s priority, it is best to discuss firstthe rumors and speculation about the Nvidia RTX 3080 and RTX 3080 Ti.
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What We Know So Far About The RTX 3080/3080 Ti
Given that both the RTX 3080 and 3080 Ti are still unannounced, there are still no specific specifications for both products. However, several people have claimed to have tested both the RTX 3080 and 3080 Ti. According to unofficial sources, the RTX 3080 will ship with 10GB of VRAM, while the RTX 3080 Ti will include 12GB of memory. Additionally, a leaked benchmark revealed that the RTX 3080 iscapable of 21 teraflops of performance, which is nine times more powerful than the upcoming Xbox Series X by comparison. On the other hand, the RTX 3080 Ti, is said to be 30-40% more powerful than the current RTX 2080 Ti, which means that the card would be able to render games in 4K at 60fps with relative ease.
As far as pricing is concerned, analysts agree thatNvidia’sRTX 3080 and 3080 Ti will be even more expensive than the 2080 and 2080 Ti, which may be disappointing news for those who are hoping that the new line would just replace the price point of the current one. It is worth remembering that the RTX 2080 Super is priced at $699, while the RTX 2080 Ti is at $1,199. If predictions of tech analysts would turn out to be true, then PC enthusiasts should expect to pay much higher than the aforementioned prices.
Lastly, in terms of release date, several leakers claim that the Nvidia RTX 3080 and 3080 Ti will be bothreleased on July 05, 2025. Of course, with the upcoming GeForce Special Event in mind that is set to take place on September 1st, it is likely that the event is where Nvidia will officially announce both products, including the release date, which may or may not fall on the rumored date. Luckily, PC players would only have to wait for a few more weeks to know if any of the leaks and rumors discussed above are true.
Should You Wait for the RTX 3080’s Announcement?
Now, back to the big question of whether or not PC players should wait for Nvidia’s official announcement. Of course, those who are in the market to upgrade to the best graphics cards should definitely wait before seeking the products of any of Nvidia’s competitors. If leaks turn out to be true, then players should expect theRTX 3080and 3080 Ti to be the best in the market, so it is recommended to hold out for a few more weeks before making any purchase.
On the flip side, those who are looking to purchase the current RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti from Nvidia should also hold off until the official unveiling of the new products. Although the exact pricing of the rumored RTX 3080 and 3080 Ti is still a mystery, it is likely that the introduction of these new products would trigger a decrease in the price of the current line of Nvidia’s RTX, even if the new cards are more expensive as claimed by leakers.
All that being said, those who are in the market to purchase new GPUs for their PC gaming rig should definitely wait for a couple of weeks until Nvidia’s GeForce Special Event. Of course, there is the possibility that no new products will be unveiled at the event. But it is definitely worth waiting for a little bit more thanpurchasing the RTX 2080 or 2080 Ti at current pricesonly for it to decrease in as little as a few weeks.
