VIDEO Flight Simulator 2020: RTX 3080 vs RTX 2080 Ti - a 4K Head-to-Head Shoot-Out!

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Flight Simulator 2020: RTX 3080 vs RTX 2080 Ti - a 4K Head-to-Head Shoot-Out! In this insightful YouTube video, the comparison between Nvidia's RTX 3080 and its predecessor, the RTX 2080 Ti, is thoroughly analyzed within the demanding context of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (FS2020). The video, presented by the team at Digital Foundry, delves into how these graphics cards handle the game, known for its stunning visuals and immense hardware demands.

Overview of Flight Simulator 2020​

FS2020 has been dubbed by many as the "new Crysis," in the sense that it pushes modern GPU capabilities to their limits, utilizing advanced rendering techniques and vast distances of detailed scenery. The video underscores how high and ultra settings in the game can create a GPU workload that is more intense than traditional titles, effectively testing the mettle of the newest graphics technology.

Performance Comparison​

The hosts of the video, Alex and John, conducted extensive benchmarking across various in-game scenarios, including different weather conditions and densely populated areas. Here are some notable findings from their tests:

• Average Performance Gains: The RTX 3080 showed an improvement of about 24% over the RTX 2080 Ti across various scenarios. The performance differential was more pronounced in less complex areas and decreased in heavily populated urban settings.
• Specific Areas Tested:
  • In a rural southern German region, the RTX 3080 ran approximately 24.5% faster than the 2080 Ti.
  • In contrast, when fly over resource-heavy areas like Tokyo at night, gains were up to 27.6%, showcasing how the complexity of the scene impacts performance.
• Frame Rate Issues: Both cards struggled to maintain a steady 60 FPS at ultra settings in specific demanding locations, highlighting inherent CPU limitations and the impact of V-Sync settings within the game. The video emphasized that despite high GPU utilization, Frame drops can occur unexpectedly—particularly in CPU-heavy scenarios.
  

  Insights on Benchmarking and Optimization​

  Given the game’s variable performance based on the environment, the presenters discussed the challenge of benchmarking such complex titles. They suggested that meaningful comparisons should include multiple environments to get a more comprehensive understanding of a GPU's performance.
  

  Conclusion​

  The evaluation ends on a hopeful note about the game’s future optimizations. The developers are expected to release patches that might improve CPU utilization and frame rates, which could enhance the overall experience on high-end graphics cards. Ultimately, the video frames Flight Simulator 2020 as a defining piece of software that not only tests hardware but pushes the boundaries of what Flight Sims can achieve visually.​

  What do you think of the performance comparisons made in the video? Have you experienced similar gains or issues while playing FS2020? Share your thoughts or any other benchmarks you might have in this thread!