Digital Foundry has created an interesting look at how the new RTX 3080 graphics card runs the newly released Flight Simulator 2020 when compared to the older generation RTX 2080 TI. Within the video embedded below, Alex and John from Digital Foundry provide us with the full lowdown on the new graphics card technology from NVIDIA and how it compares with previous hardware.
“Some might say that it’s the new Crysis. Flight Simulator 2020 pushes GPU and indeed CPU hardware in a way we’ve never seen before. Even on optimised settings, a 2080 Ti cannot lock to 4K 60fps across the entire game, so where does that leave the new RTX 3080? Let’s just say it’s complicated.”
Flight Simulator 2020: A Technological Marvel
Flight Simulator 2020 launched last month on PC and Xbox and is the eleventh major entry in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series, preceded by Flight Simulator X. “Flight Simulator uses Asobo’s in-house developed game engine, and leverages Bing Maps data, accessing over two petabytes of data from the cloud on demand.” This integration allows for an unprecedented level of detail and realism, making it one of the most advanced flight simulators ever created.
The game features real-time weather, highly detailed aircraft models, and a dynamic world that mirrors real-world conditions. This level of detail requires significant computational power, which is why the performance of different graphics cards is a hot topic among gamers and tech enthusiasts alike.
RTX 3080 vs. RTX 2080 Ti: Performance Comparison
The RTX 3080 is NVIDIA’s latest offering in their lineup of high-performance graphics cards. It boasts significant improvements over its predecessor, the RTX 2080 Ti, including more CUDA cores, faster memory, and improved ray tracing capabilities. But how does it fare in a demanding game like Flight Simulator 2020?
According to Digital Foundry, the RTX 3080 offers a noticeable performance boost over the RTX 2080 Ti. In their tests, the RTX 3080 was able to achieve higher frame rates and better overall performance, even in the most demanding scenarios. However, it’s important to note that Flight Simulator 2020 is incredibly resource-intensive, and even the RTX 3080 struggles to maintain a consistent 4K 60fps across all settings.
One of the key challenges with Flight Simulator 2020 is its reliance on both GPU and CPU power. The game uses complex algorithms to simulate real-world physics and weather conditions, which puts a significant strain on the CPU. This means that even with a powerful GPU like the RTX 3080, the overall performance can be bottlenecked by the CPU.
For example, in densely populated areas or during complex weather conditions, the frame rate can drop significantly. This is where the optimization of both hardware and software becomes crucial. NVIDIA’s new DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) technology can help alleviate some of these issues by using AI to upscale lower-resolution images, thereby reducing the load on the GPU.
In conclusion, while the RTX 3080 offers a substantial improvement over the RTX 2080 Ti, Flight Simulator 2020 remains a challenging game to run at its highest settings. Gamers looking to get the most out of this game will need to consider not just their GPU, but also their CPU and overall system optimization.
Source: Digital Foundry
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