Nvidia's upcoming RTX 5070 Ti graphics card is rumored to have 8,960 CUDA cores, suggesting it may be similar to the RTX 4080 but with slightly fewer cores. Despite this, architectural improvements in the new Blackwell series could enhance its performance. The RTX 5070 Ti is expected to launch at CES 2025, where full specifications will be revealed. The card's performance-per-dollar ratio might make it a competitive option against the current-gen RTX 4080.
The Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop is currently available at a $800 discount through Dell, reducing its price from $2,800 to $2,000. This powerful gaming PC features an Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage, along with a 1000W platinum-rated PSU and a 240mm liquid-cooling system. The deal also includes Alienware Command Center software and a 30-day free trial of Microsoft Office 365.
Dell is offering a significant discount on the Alienware m16 gaming laptop, featuring an RTX 4080 GPU, AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX processor, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, for $1,799.99, down from its original price of $2,799.99. The deal includes an $800 instant discount and an additional 10% off with the code '10AMD'. Other gaming PC and laptop deals are also available, including the Alienware Aurora R15 with an RTX 4090 GPU.
Dell is offering a significant discount on the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core i9 14900F processor, RTX 4080 SUPER GPU, 32GB RAM, and 1TB SSD, now priced at $2,399.99, down from $2,799.99. This high-performance PC is ideal for 4K gaming at higher frame rates. Additionally, there's a deal on the Alienware Aurora R15 with an RTX 4090 for $2,474.99 using the code '10AMD'.
NVIDIA has officially confirmed the end-of-life status for the RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti due to lack of interest from gamers, making way for their successors, the RTX 4080 SUPER and RTX 4070 Super. The RTX 4080 SUPER will offer improved speed and lower price, while the 4070 Ti will see an increase in cores and memory. The prices and release dates for the new models have been announced, and retailers are expected to clear the remaining stock of the old models in late January.
Chinese company is set to release the REV-9, a custom laptop designed for advanced compute rendering, scientific research, and the film industry. It features a 64-core EPYC CPU, desktop RTX 4080 graphics, built-in liquid cooling, and a choice between Zen3 and Zen4 architectures. The laptop offers a 17.3-inch display, multiple connectivity options, and customizable colors. It is scheduled for release on December 19, targeting professionals in need of a high-performance portable computing solution.
The Alienware M18 laptop with the AMD Radeon RX 7900M graphics card offers similar performance to the RTX 4080 version at a lower price, but is hindered by short battery life. The AMD-powered laptop excels in CPU and GPU performance, but falls behind in gaming, particularly when ray tracing is enabled. The system also has various bugs and issues, including problems with external monitors and high power consumption. The battery life is significantly shorter compared to Intel-based systems. Potential buyers should consider these concerns before making a purchase decision.
Dell is offering the 2023 Alienware Aurora R16 RTX 4080 gaming PC for $1949.99 during its Black Friday Sale, making it the most affordable Alienware (or Dell) RTX 4080 equipped gaming PC on their website. The R16 features a 40% smaller chassis that runs cooler and quieter than previous models, with an airflow design that draws in fresh air from the outside. The PC includes a liquid-cooled Intel Core i7-13700F CPU, GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The RTX 4080 is the second most powerful card on the market, outperforming the RTX 3080 Ti and supporting DLSS 3.0.
Apple's M3 Max, equipped with a 40-core GPU, performs on par with NVIDIA's high-end RTX 3080 and laptop RTX 4080 in the GFXBench Aztex Ruins benchmark, with negligible performance differences. However, the benchmark results may be skewed due to outdated software and the use of different graphics APIs. While the M3 Max showcases impressive performance, it still relies on an internal GPU, not a dedicated external one. The M3 Max comes with a $500 premium when configured with the MacBook Pro.
Japanese retailers are reportedly facing shortages of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 GPUs, with the Akihabara marketplace experiencing a developing shortage. The high demand for the RTX 4090 is making it difficult to meet customer needs, and there are speculations of a worldwide supply shortage. Despite the shortages, prices remain stable and below MSRP. The shortage may be due to NVIDIA's focus on allocating more manufacturing resources towards its AI GPU family or to avoid overstocking the market.
Immortals of Aveum, the first major game to use the Unreal 5 engine, disappoints with low FPS performance on high-end NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 and 4090 GPUs. The more affordable AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX outperforms the RTX 4080 by over 10% and even beats the RTX 4070 Ti by over 20% at 4K resolution. Previous-gen Radeon cards also outperform comparable GeForce cards, with the RX 6800 XT, 6800, and RX 7600 performing better than their GeForce counterparts. To achieve 60 FPS at 1080p, a Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070 is the minimum requirement, while 1440p requires a Radeon RX 7900 XT or GeForce RTX 4080. 4K gameplay is only possible with DLSS 2 or FSR, with the RTX 4090 being the fastest at an average of 44 FPS, followed by the RX 7900 XTX with 41 FPS.
Lenovo is offering a limited-time deal on the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 RTX 4080 gaming PC as part of the Intel Gamer Days Sales event. With a new 10% off coupon code, the price is reduced to $2015.99, making it one of the lowest prices for a prebuilt RTX 4080 gaming PC. Lenovo Legion gaming PCs are known for their high build quality and easy upgradability. The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8 features an Intel Core i7-13700KF CPU, GeForce RTX 4080 GPU, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The RTX 4080 offers significant performance improvements over previous generation cards, making it ideal for 4K gaming.
Nvidia has announced that the RTX 4080 base for its GeForce Now Ultimate tier is now available to all players, expanding the cloud gaming service's capabilities. Previously limited to certain regions, the RTX 4080 base offers 240fps streaming and improved quality. To celebrate the expansion, Nvidia is launching the "GeForce Now Ultimate KovaaK's Challenge," allowing players to compete for the highest score in a custom version of the KovaaK's trainer. Additionally, a new batch of games, including Doom Eternal and Superhot, has been added to GeForce Now.
The upcoming game, Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which leverages ray-traced lighting alongside DLSS 2 and DLSS 3, is not performing well on PC ports. Even the RTX 4090 manages only 48 FPS at 4K ultra (ray-tracing on) in a game that looks mediocre at best. The RTX 4080 is limited to 33 FPS, while the RTX 4070 Ti averages just 26 FPS. However, DLSS 3 ensures that even the RTX 4070 delivers over 60 FPS at 4K Ultra (with ray-tracing).
HP is offering a 16% discount on the new Omen 17 gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7-13700HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 with 12 GB of VRAM. By using the coupon code "GAMEAPRIL10", the high-end configuration can be purchased for $2,033, which is a reasonable price compared to the sky-high MSRPs of most gaming laptops. The laptop comes with a 17-inch QHD display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. However, the coupon code may also work for more budget-friendly configurations.
