Modded RTX 2080 Ti 22 GB Shows What Extra VRAM Can Still Do for Turing
PC Games Hardware has put a modded GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 22 GB through their test gauntlet, and the extra memory seemingly pays off once games run out…
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A modified RTX 2080 Ti with 22 GB of memory showed substantial performance gains in memory-intensive games at 4K resolution. Flight Simulator 2024 ran at 52.5 FPS compared to 30.2 FPS on the standard 11 GB model, roughly 74% faster. Spider-Man 2 improved from 39.4 to 64.0 FPS, while Indiana Jones and the Great Circle crashed on the 11 GB card but ran on the modded version.
The upgrade involved replacing all eleven memory chips with 2 GB Samsung components and adjusting a single strap resistor to inform the GPU of the additional capacity. No firmware modifications were required, and NVIDIA's standard drivers recognized the expanded memory. The modification costs around 500 euros and requires no special cooling or power delivery changes beyond what the card already supports.
Performance differences narrowed at 1440p resolution, where the extra memory provided roughly 20% improvements in the tested titles. Most games run adequately on 11 GB, making the upgrade relevant only for specific demanding scenarios. The modded cards carry risks inherent to eight-year-old hardware and soldering work, and reviewers recommend verifying seller reputation and warranty terms before purchasing.
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PC Games Hardware has put a modded GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 22 GB through their test gauntlet, and the extra memory seemingly pays off once games run out of headroom. At 4K with DLSS Performance and FSR 3.1 Frame Generation, the card averaged 52.5 FPS in Flight Simulator 2024 against 30.2 FPS on a regular 11 GB model, roughly 74% faster. Spider-Man 2 jumped from 39.4 to 64.0 FPS, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle crashed to the desktop on the 11 GB card. At 1440p with DLSS Quality, the gap was smaller, though those first two games still ran about 20% slower on 11 GB. Of course, PCGH chose nine memory-hungry games on purpose, and most titles run fine on 11 GB. Keep in mind that these are just one outlet's numbers, and other results may vary.
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