Gtx 1080 questions

[dennis23]

I'm planning to get an aftermarket GTX 1080 (probably Strix or G1) when they are released. I've been looking at benchmarks for games in 4k and see that the gtx1080 can't maintain 60fps for a number of new titles. I currently play on a triple 1080p monitors setup which mean I'll likely be able to get 60fps for most games. However, I'd like to know how much headroom I have. I don't want to worry about SLI in just a year. Does anyone have 1080 benchmarks for games in 5760x1080?

Another thing, since supply for Pascal is low right now, the prices are way above Nvidia's stated price. From your experience, how long do you think I will need to wait before the early-adopter tax is gone? Thanks in advance for any help

 

[artyboy]

I have been checking on GTX1080 @ 4K benchmarks on the web regularly since upgrading to an UltraWide 3440x1440 monitor, simply because web benchmarks rarely quote framerate performance at 3440x1440 (I just need to x 1.6 for the given framerate as UltraWide is about 60% of 4K resolution). Sadly, the truth is that some games still cannot be run @ 4K @ a constant 60fps with graphic detail fully maxed out. You'll need to SLI or simply turn down some graphics settings. Even at 3440x1440 I'm already planning to SLI.

As for when the "early adopter tax" will cease, it's hard to say, given that there is no flagship competitor to the GTX1080 at this point in time, and it's the fastest single core GPU available at the moment. Well, not that "available" at this moment though because demand exceeds supply. Wait for AMD to release their flagship then maybe you will see prices go down a little.

 

[monikernemo]

Nobody does benches for triple 1080p monitors because set up uncommon.

But you shouldn't look at 4k benchmarks to extrapolate. Usually triple 1080p set-up have better performance because mostly the two other screens will be background; not much rendering going on only the middle screen more action.

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[dennis23]

Nobody does benches for triple 1080p monitors because set up uncommon.

But you shouldn't look at 4k benchmarks to extrapolate. Usually triple 1080p set-up have better performance because mostly the two other screens will be background; not much rendering going on only the middle screen more action.

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Thanks for the tip! Hopefully with the fact that 3x1080p is only 75% of 4k and there are less intensive stuff to render, a decent GTX1080 with OC will give me enough headroom.

I have been checking on GTX1080 @ 4K benchmarks on the web regularly since upgrading to an UltraWide 3440x1440 monitor, simply because web benchmarks rarely quote framerate performance at 3440x1440 (I just need to x 1.6 for the given framerate as UltraWide is about 60% of 4K resolution). Sadly, the truth is that some games still cannot be run @ 4K @ a constant 60fps with graphic detail fully maxed out. You'll need to SLI or simply turn down some graphics settings. Even at 3440x1440 I'm already planning to SLI.

As for when the "early adopter tax" will cease, it's hard to say, given that there is no flagship competitor to the GTX1080 at this point in time, and it's the fastest single core GPU available at the moment. Well, not that "available" at this moment though because demand exceeds supply. Wait for AMD to release their flagship then maybe you will see prices go down a little.

Even at just 60% of 4k and it still need SLI? I really hope you don't have to because it means I'll probably have to consider it too. After skipping year and hyping the crap out of Pascal with the purported HBM (which turned out to be GDDR5X), the GTX1080 is actually under-delivering. I mean sure, it beats GTX980 SLI but there's only about 10 fps difference between the GTX1080 and GTX980ti at 4k. With that said, I am due for an upgrade since I'm still on my GTX770 SLI.

Thanks for the reminder about AMD and their flagship not being out. I forgot to take that into account. I was watching a video by JayzTwoCents and he talked about the ridiculous pricing of the Pascal line, due to the supply as well as the stupid FE pricing which actually drives all aftermarket card prices up. Maybe when the 490x is imminent, Nvidia will get their **** together.

 

[artyboy]

Bro I'm on GTX 780 SLI and surprisingly there's still enough juice to run games at 3440x1440 but have to tune down certain settings for the AA titles. I still can't play Doom though, unless I play at 2560x1440 and lower some graphic details. Older titles it runs fine but newer games will see the framerates dip.

You can't compare a Ti GPU to a non-Ti one, even if they're different generation cards. Check web reviews/benchmarks on GTX1080 performance at 4K and you'll see that it struggles in some games, to the point that the reviewer have to test some games at High instead of Very High/Ultra detail, the writings on the wall. But to be fair I would say that even playing games at 40+ fps @ 4K is considered smooth, especially when your monitor supports G-Sync. One GTX1080 can play games at 4K but not all games and not at fully maxed graphic detail. Remember that I'm playing at 60% of 4K while you're at slightly higher. If you're willing to play at lower than the highest settings then one GTX1080 is fine. But we have to think long term to cater for future AA titles.