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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Unreleased Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti 20GB Founders Edition engineering sample sells for $1,999 on eBay
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A rare engineering sample of the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition with 20GB of VRAM was recently sold in an auction on eBay. This specific variant never managed to reach retail, thus making it one of the most unusual Ampere-era GPUs to surface online. According to the listing, the auction concluded with the buyer offering $1,999, which is pretty wild for a high-end graphics card that is two-generations old. The seller included photos of the GPU, showing the original packaging box and a bright green sticker on the GPU that reads, 'Not for sale, for development only.' The seller also confirmed that the unit is in excellent condition and fully functional. However, since it is not a retail product, running games or any 3D workloads would require the use of a third-party driver such as Nvidia-patcher, as there are no official drivers available for this card. This could potentially translate to poor or unstable performance, although that remains unconfirmed. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 The retail version of the RTX 3080 Ti made its official debut in June 2021 with a starting price of $1,199. It featured 12GB of GDDR6X memory and was essentially an RTX 3090 with half the VRAM and a smaller cooling solution. Introduced midway through Nvidia's regular product cycle, it offered higher specifications and performance compared to the RTX 3080. The first rumors of a 20GB RTX 3080 Ti sparked back in December 2020 when a Gigabyte EEC listing revealed several RTX 3080 Ti 20GB models. This was followed by a firmware anonymously uploaded to TechPowerUp, meant specifically for Gigabyte's range of RTX 3080 Ti 20GB GPUs. Eventually, in September 2021, a few months after the official launch of the RTX 3080 Ti, a cryptocurrency miner revealed in a YouTube video that retailers in Russia were selling Gigabyte branded RTX 3080 Ti 20GB GPUs ranging from $2,733 to $2,837. The individual managed to get hold of a rare Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Xtreme (GV-N308TAORUS X-20GD), which was purchased from HARDVAR, a retail store in Saint Petersburg. At the time of posting the video, the GPU was priced at $3,067. The video also revealed that the only difference between the two GeForce RTX 3080 Ti models was the memory capacity. The 20GB variant offered a 67% increase in GDDR6X memory compared to the standard 12GB version. However, the higher memory model came with a narrower 320-bit memory bus instead of 384-bit. As a result, the 20GB model had lower memory bandwidth of 760 GBps compared to 912 GBps on the 12GB version. It is possible that the RTX 3080 Ti 20GB was planned as a counter to AMD's high-VRAM Radeon offerings at the time. Perhaps it was intended to target users who prioritized memory capacity for gaming, crypto, or creative workloads. Whether Nvidia changed its mind due to production constraints, shifting strategy, or overlapping performance tiers, this unreleased GPU will likely go on to become a "what-if" in Nvidia's Ampere lineup. Follow Tom's Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
玩遊戲1080p不用超過8GB VRAM？AMD首席架構師解釋引起網友爭論
在近幾年內，3A 遊戲畫面解析度 4K/60fps，成為遊戲顯示卡的測試標準，並引入光線追蹤、DLSS、FSR 等技術，讓遊戲畫面更加真實和穩定。然而，隨著新技術要求的增加，顯示卡的記憶體（VRAM）需求也在不斷攀升，如今 8GB 的顯示卡已經難以滿足許多遊戲的要求。而最近 AMD 資深遊戲解決方案兼市場行銷的首席架構師 Frank Azor，就認為 8GB 對於 1080p 玩家已經夠用，在網路上掀起熱議。 最近 AMD 公開旗下最新顯卡 RX 9060 XT，共有 VRAM 8GB 和 16 GB 雙版本，然而 8GB 卻引起討論，認為對如今的遊戲來說，8GB 真的不夠看。同樣在 5 月發售的 NVIDIA RTX 5060 顯示卡，也因為 VRAM 8GB 受到討論。 許多玩家都好奇為什麼如今 2025 年，NVIDIA 和 AMD 卻仍持續推出 8GB 顯示卡。而針對這一現象，Frank Azor 也在個人 X（推特）上回應：「大多數遊戲玩家還在使用 1080p 的解析度，不需要超過 8GB 的 VRAM。」 Majority of gamers are still playing at 1080p and have no use for more than 8GB of memory. Most played games WW are mostly esports games. We wouldn't build it if there wasn't a market for it. If 8GB isn't right for you then there's 16GB. Same GPU, no compromise, just memory… — Frank Azor (@AzorFrank) May 22, 2025 接著 Azor 說明，目前全球最受歡迎的遊戲，主要是「電子競技類型」。並強調，如果市場上沒有這些需求，AMD 是絕對不會去開發的：「如果 8GB 對你來說不合適，那你也可以選擇 16GB。相同的顯示卡，沒有妥協，只有不同的 VRAM 選項。」 而網友們則是認為，這部分有價錢問題，也有遊戲優化的問題：「現實是，許多 3A 遊戲沒有很好的最佳化」、「1080p 不吃記憶體？你認真？」、「過去 AMD 最大優點就是 VRAM 大，現在你們正在和 NVIDIA 做一樣的事情」有部分網友則是吐槽命名「至少別讓它們都叫 RX 9060 XT 吧」、「8GB 版直接改成 9060 就好，像是上一代」、「這名字很容易讓人混淆」 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Digital Trends
13-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Intel Arc B580 might be the new Nvidia Titan, with dual GPUs and 48GB VRAM
Just yesterday, we reported that one of Intel's partners might be working on an Arc B580 GPU with 24GB of VRAM, doubling the base memory on the card. Now, it seems that an even more impressive GPU might be in the works, set to rival some of the best graphics cards. According to new leaks, we might soon see a dual-GPU Arc B580 with a whopping 48GB of VRAM. It's been a while since we've seen a dual-GPU anything, much less from Intel. The company's graphics division always targets the mainstream market, with a focus on bringing forth affordable solutions for everyone. Even workstation-oriented Arc GPUs don't aim that high. Still, VideoCardz cites its own sources as it claims that one of Intel's partners is indeed working on such a beastly graphics cards. Recommended Videos Of course, 'beastly' can be considered an overstatement here, as the Arc B580 (based on the BMG-G21 chip) only offers up to 20 Xe cores and 2,560 shader units; it's something akin to an Nvidia RTX 4060. But still, double that up and we're getting 40 Xe cores and 5,120 shader units. The most impressive part here would be the memory capacity. VideoCardz' leak inadvertently serves to confirm the previous report that the Arc B580 might make an appearance in a 24GB version, seeing as the expected VRAM capacity for this new behemoth of a GPU is 48GB. Twice the GPU, twice the VRAM. This brings me back to the days of Nvidia's GTX Titan Z. It's worth noting that this graphics card, if it's indeed real, will not be an Intel reference design. It's said to be exclusive to one of its partners. When asked about the GPU, the partner said that it cannot be discussed due to an NDA, which makes me think something might be up — but it's really too early to say. If the dual-GPU Arc B580 comes into being, it won't be a gaming GPU. I could see it being used for AI workflows where 48GB of VRAM could be huge; fortunately, we don't need that much video memory for gaming just yet. It's hard to even guess how much it'd cost or when it could be available, but it's possible that we might see it announced at Computex. Unfortunately, the 24GB version of the B580 is now said to only be available a few months later.
Digital Trends
12-05-2025
- Digital Trends
Intel's next Arc GPU sounds almost too good to be true in latest report
Upon launch, Intel's Arc B580 turned out to be one of the best graphics cards for people on a tight budget. It offered an unprecedented 12GB of memory at a surprisingly low $250 price tag. However, a new leak tells us that Intel — or rather, one of its partners — might have another winner up its sleeve. But will it ever see the light of day? The rumored MaxSun Intel Arc B580 iCraft 24GB surfaced in a regulatory listing in the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). First spotted by Olrak29_ on X (Twitter), the GPU ups the memory capacity from 12GB to 24GB, which is the same as what Nvidia's RTX 4090 sports. This does sound too good to be true, though, and the comparison is an unfair one, because even with 24GB VRAM, the $250 (or more) Arc B580 can't hope to beat Nvidia's $1,600 (definitely more) RTX 4090. Recommended Videos The GPU appears in two variants, both of the iCraft variety, which does indeed exist in MaxSun's lineup. Rumors of an Arc GPU with 24GB of VRAM have been circulating for a while, but most attributed them to Intel's upcoming workstation graphics card, dubbed the Arc Pro A60. This model, made for professionals, might very well sport 24GB VRAM, although it's unclear which GPU die it would use. So, could two products potentially exist? Could Intel be working on a workstation Arc GPU with 24GB of VRAM, all the while its partners release a 24GB version of the flagship B580? It's possible, but it's hard to say just how likely it is. While more VRAM is always a good thing, GPUs like the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have taught us that without a robust memory interface, the GPU may not see much of a performance uplift outside of higher resolutions — which the B580 was definitely not made for. The Arc B580, if it came with 24GB, might retain the same memory bus, stifling its bandwidth and limiting performance. It'd still be nice for some use cases, but not a massive performance boost. Nvidia's RTX 4090 would still have nothing to worry about. Remember that EEC listings can mean something or nothing at all. Companies file them just in case sometimes, and many of these products are never released. Fortunately, we might not have to wait much longer to find out, as Intel is expected to mention its discrete graphics during Computex later this month.
