Saying goodbye to Nvidia's retired GeForce GTX 1080 Ti — we benchmark 2017's hottest graphics card against some modern GPUs as it rides into the sunset

The article discusses the legacy of Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, a groundbreaking graphics card from 2017 that held a dominant position in the market for years. Despite being over eight years old, the 1080 Ti still delivers impressive performance in modern games, especially at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. However, at 4K resolution, it struggles to provide a playable experience compared to newer GPUs. While the 1080 Ti lacks support for modern features like DLSS and RT acceleration, its 11GB of VRAM ensures it remains relevant for gaming. The article suggests that while upgrading to a newer GPU offers significant performance gains, the GTX 1080 Ti continues to be a reliable option for gamers not seeking cutting-edge performance.