The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is an essential component of the computer or laptop as it is responsible for the correct execution of graphics, images, and many more. It becomes even more important when you are dealing with gaming computers and laptops because graphics are everything in gaming. And yes, we know how hectic it can be when you are a newbie in searching the models for GPU.
There are many models, names, and even different suffixes that are used for GPU which makes it difficult to choose the right and best model. You must be wondering what those little suffixes mean such as Ti? Well, they indicate the material used in terms of performance and power boosts. So, let’s dive in to see what it means.
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What Does Ti Mean In GPU Processors?
Ti is used by the Nvidia brand of GPU processors and it means “Titanium”. The Nvidia brand uses this label as their name scheme to specify the GPU as more powerful than the non-titanium predecessors in terms of performance. Nvidia has been using the label as a clever marketing tool since many years ago as GT, GTS and GTX show great performance as we proceed.
Talking about Ti, it has been produced since 2001 with the introduction of the GEForce2 series. For comparison, here is an example: GeForce RTX 3080 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have the same features and specifications except that the latter one offers some up-gradation such as increased CUDA cores and more memory than the former one. So, Ti label models have better performance, memory, and a bit more up-gradation varying from model to model.
Gauging The Performance Of GPU?
So, before deciding which card is better performing Ti or Non-Ti, one must know how to check its performance. Benchmark Score is used to check the performance of GPU cards. The score is related to the performance associated with a specific GPU card. The score is generated based on the users who are checking the score on benchmark software and assigning it a number depending on the performance of the GPU.
Hence, this benchmark scoring works well when you compare different models with one another. Only then you would know which one is performing well. For example, if you are comparing two cards e.g. GeForce RTX 3080 and GeForce RTX 3080Ti, it will only tell GeForce RTX 3080Ti is best performing without giving many details performance-wise. But still, it is useful to check which one is the best performing.
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What Does Ti Mean To Gaming?
People who use gaming computers are much more interested in GPUs for additional performance and memory because gaming requires this. They often incorporate a lot of visuals and graphics which would be difficult to run without additional GPUs.
To see which one is important for gaming, let’s have a look at different GPU models for gaming. Talking about the first one e.g1660 and 1660 Ti, there is bit of difference in both if you talk about it from the gaming perspective. The difference is that 1660 Ti has higher FPS and 1080p in the maxed-out setting.
The latest version introduced in the market two years back RTX 2080 Ti has a powerful GPU with a resolution of 4k at maxed setting. Isn’t it huge when you are dealing with gaming computers? Quite interesting. Hence, it is evident that Ti-labeled GPUs perform far better than non-Tis, despite their higher price. So, it is up to you which one you choose according to your gaming requirement and budget.
Is It Worth Considering Ti Labelled GPU Than Its Counterparts?
It depends on your budget and which one you can afford compromising the quality. GPUs with the Ti designation cost more than those without. Sometimes, there is a considerable price margin e.g., GeForce RTX 3080 price is around $700 whereas its Ti price range starts from $1200.
So, if you have enough money to invest it is better to choose Ti-labelled GPUs because it has an upper hand in performance. And soon the next model comes into the market, the previous one becomes a bit cheap so you can also opt for that for the sake of additional performance improvement.
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Which Is The Best Upgraded Ti GPU In The Market?
The last powerful and upgraded Ti graphics card is RTX 3080 and only a bit behind RTX 3090 and AMD RX 6900 XT. If we go back a little back, it was the RTX 2080 that took the market quite long before it was overtaken by the RTX 3000 generation series.
Final Words
Want to know if your PC really needs a new GPU labeled Ti? Then you are at the right place to know the facts and figures before you make a purchase. If you need higher performance, Ti is the best option as it offers upgrades such as FPS, memory, resolution, etc., as you go towards the successive models.
This article also includes the idea of benchmark scoring that would also be a help to choose the best Ti GPU according to the requirement. If money is not your limitation and you are a hardcore gamer you should go for a good investment. But if you are using a normal PC, then a low-budget Ti can also do good. In conclusion, whichever Ti model GPU you use, high memory, CUDA core, and FPS is guaranteed.
I hope this post will be more helpful in understanding the label Ti used in GPUs and how to determine which one is appropriate given the situation.