Seems RAGE doesn't add much, the main gain is from SAM...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/jk94g8/smart_access_memory_vs_sam_rage_mode_figures/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/jk94g8/smart_access_memory_vs_sam_rage_mode_figures/
Please remember that any mention of competitors, hinting at competitors or offering to provide details of competitors will result in an account suspension. The full rules can be found under the 'Terms and Rules' link in the bottom right corner of your screen. Just don't mention competitors in any way, shape or form and you'll be OK.
In some games as much as 30 fps. Still wondering if I should just stick with the 2080.
Seems RAGE doesn't add much, the main gain is from SAM...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/jk94g8/smart_access_memory_vs_sam_rage_mode_figures/
Shame I won't get my hands on either this year eh haha.6800XT/3080 would probably help you maintain 144fps in newer titles, my 1080Ti before I sold it had issues keeping up sometimes).
From everything I've heard "RAGE" adds around 2-3% at best.
I'm interested in the smart access memory tech, but again is it dependent on game developers to implement?
That aside, I don't really give a damn about raytracing at the moment. It's fantastic technology don't get me wrong, it's going to be a big part of future releases, but I don't see it being a huge thing for another 2-3 years by which point I'll be upgrading anyway.
Shame I won't get my hands on either this year eh haha.
I'll probably cancel the 3070. I'd imagine the 2080 would fetch 350ish so 170 for a upgrade of a few frame isn't value to me
Rage mode is just increasing the power limit a bit so the core clock stays at a higher speed. The gpu probably uses 320W in Rage mode which is acceptable for a small gain.
RT should gain traction since most coinsole games will use it for reflections or shadows. The performance seems acceptable from what I've in PS5 games. RDNA2 should be pretty good with RT since it's the same architecture used in the consoles. Also AMD is developing a 'super resolution' feature which will compete with DLSS so when RT is enabled it will not impact performance that much.
I intend to switch out my 3080 for a 6900XT at the start of next year, if the following conditions are met.
- It is available to buy at MRSP $999
- The performance figures stack up - looking for 25% over 3080 in raster (**** RTX) @ 4k
- I don't need to invalidate the warranty to get 25% better performance
- I don't need to buy a new CPU to get 25% better performance
- The card performs at full throttle and doesn't exceed 75C at room temperature
- Drivers aren't a buggy mess
As mentioned, providing the independent reviews hold up ok then I'll be looking at one of the high-end ones seen in the video presentation.
I think the first thing I might be better off doing before shelling out for a card is changing the monitor to one which supports both FreeSync (2) and G-Sync, as well as also having a better panel for my needs - so probably IPS.
I do recommend the LG 27GN950-b.
Part of me does think AMD are tying me in to their eco system, but I bought G-sync so who am I to think that