The RTX 3090 Ti is the top-of-the-line graphics card that Nvidia makes right now and while some might consider it overkill for gaming, you might still be interested in getting one of these. In this article, we are going to go over some of the best Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics cards that you can buy right now in 2022.
Before getting into the recommendations, let’s get the specs out of the way. The card is based on the Ampere architecture and the 8nm process. It features 10752 CUDA Cores, 336 TMUs, 112 ROPs, 84 SMs, 336 Tensor Cores, and 84 RT Cores.
The RTX 3090 Ti comes with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and a 384-bit memory bus. The reference design model has a base clock speed of 1560 MHz and can boost to 1860 MHz. Custom variants such as the ones that we have mentioned below can go faster.
Best RTX 3090 Ti Graphics Cards 2022
The following are some of the best RTX 3090 Ti graphics cards that you can buy right now in 2022.
Gigabyte AORUS RTX 3090Ti Xtreme WATERFORCE
If you have the money to buy an RTX 3090 Ti then you must be doing pretty well and if that is the case then you might as well go for a water-cooled card rather than an air-cooled one. The Xtreme WATERFORCE variant from Gigabyte gives you just that with an integrated 360mm AIO liquid cooler.
AORUS is Gigabyte’s premium brand and the Xtreme WATERFORCE is the top-tier RTX 3090 Ti model that the company has to offer right now. The Xtreme WATERFORCE has a very stealthy design as it comes in black with some red accents in the form of the Aorus logo. It should blend in well with the rest of your build. You should note that the graphics card or the radiator fans do not feature RGB lighting.
The shroud of the card is primarily made of plastic but there is a brushed metal section as well. There is a backplate on the graphics card too. Since the card is mostly plastic, it does not feel very premium to the touch but that should not be an issue once it has been installed.
The card is fairly compact as compared to other cards on this list but you do have to account for the radiator and the tubing. So do check case compatibility before getting one of these cards. If you already have an AIO cooler for your CPU then installing this into your system might be an issue.
There is no secondary fan on the card itself and Gigabyte has used a single copper plate to cool the GPU, VRAM, and MOSFET. The fans included with the radiator do not have standard PWM connectors which is a bit of a bummer and while you could swap out the fans easily it is a bit disappointing to see since the fans use 4-pin connectors anyways.
The graphics card uses a single 16-pin PCIe Gen5 power connector but you can use the included adaptor which allows you to power the card with three 8-pin power connectors. That does lead to cable management issues. For video output, you get three DP 1.4a ports and a single HDMI 2.1 port.
The Breakdown
The following is what we like and dislike about the Xtreme WATERFORCE:
Pros:
- Silent operation
- Compact
- Great AIO liquid-cooled variant
Cons:
- No RGB
- No dual BIOS switch
- Cable management is problematic
Gigabyte RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC
The Gaming OC is massive and chunky. It does come in black and has a stealthy design so it will blend in well with the rest of your build. It does not come with RGB lighting which should be great if you are not into lighting. The card does look good and the fins are exposed from the sides to increase heat dissipation.
There is a backplate on the graphics card and it has cutouts as well. There is a BIOS switch on this variant, so you can switch between OC mode and Silent mode. The shroud is majorly plastic so it does not have a very premium feel to it.
The Gaming OC comes overclocked out of the box and has a rated core clock speed of 1905 MHz. So you can expect higher clock speeds when running games on this card. For video output, you get three DP 1.4a ports and a single HDMI 2.1 port.
The graphics card uses a single 16-pin PCIe Gen5 power connector but you can use the included adaptor which allows you to power the card with three 8-pin power connectors.
The Breakdown
The following is what we like and dislike about the Gaming OC:
Pros:
- Silent operation
- Decent overclocking headroom
- Understated design
Cons:
- No RGB
- Very chunky
MSI RTX 3090 Ti SUPRIM X
The MSI SUPRIM X variant is a thick boy and pretty long too. It has a 3.5-slot cooler and is longer than the reference design model. The graphics card uses a single 16-pin PCIe Gen5 power connector but you can use the included adaptor which allows you to power the card with three 8-pin power connectors.
The card has a metallic design with the heatsink sinks exposed from the sides in order to increase heat dissipation. There is a backplate on the graphics card which has cutouts and it is nice to see that the RGB lighting is not only on the shroud of the card but extends to the backplate as well.
There is a BIOS switch on this variant, so you can switch between OC mode and Silent mode. MSI includes a GPU support bracket in order to avoid GPU sag.
Under load, the graphics card runs around 1950-2010 MHz with a peak boost clock speed of 2070 MHz. This is going to depend on the temperature. For video output, you get three DP 1.4a ports and a single HDMI 2.1 port.
The Breakdown
The following is what we like and dislike about the Gaming OC:
Pros:
- Silent operation
- Decent overclocking headroom
- Nice design
- Impressive cooling
Cons:
- Very chunky and long
MSI RTX 3090 Ti Gaming X Trio
The MSI Gaming X Trio variant has a design that we have already seen, so there is nothing unique regarding the design but it is nice to see that there are three fans to keep the thermals in check. This is a 3 slot graphics card and fairly long.
The card is rated to boost to 1920 MHz, so you can expect to hit the GHz mark in games. The graphics card uses a single 16-pin PCIe Gen5 power connector but you can use the included adaptor which allows you to power the card with three 8-pin power connectors. For video output, you get three DP 1.4a ports and a single HDMI 2.1 port.
The Breakdown
The following is what we like and dislike about the Gaming OC:
Pros:
- Silent operation
- Decent overclocking headroom
- Decent cooling
Cons:
- Older design
Zotac RTX 3090 Ti AMP Extreme Holo
The AMP Extreme Holo is a well-built card that comes with a massive light bar on the side which provides some cool RGB lighting effects. The card is pretty chunky and long. It will take up 4-slots in your case.
The card comes with a support bracket that has RGB lighting of its own. This is a nice addition that you can include in your build to prevent GPU sag and add some extra lighting.
The graphics card uses a single 16-pin PCIe Gen5 power connector but you can use the included adaptor which allows you to power the card with three 8-pin power connectors.
The graphics card is rated to have a boost clock speed of 1890 MHz. For video output, you get three DP 1.4a ports and a single HDMI 2.1 port.
The Breakdown
The following is what we like and dislike about the Gaming OC:
Pros:
- Interesting design
- Silent operation
- Decent overclocking headroom
- Decent cooling
Cons:
- Beefy card
These are some of the best RTX 3090 Ti graphics cards that you can buy right now. If you are interested in saving some money then you can check out the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti cards.