The 22GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti mod is a fix for a problem most gamers don't have
When PC Games Hardware tested a 22GB card lent by a reader, it went looking for trouble on purpose. The outlet picked nine of the most memory-hungry games it knows and maxed them out. It also acknowledges that nearly every game it left out runs fine on the stock 11GB,... Read Entire Article
A 22GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti modification is designed to address a problem that most gamers don't currently experience. Graphics cards with more than 16GB of memory have been increasingly expensive, leading modders to attempt doubling the RTX 2080 Ti's VRAM to 22GB. Benchmarks conducted by PC Games Hardware reveal that the upgrade's impact largely depends on whether a workload was already running out of memory.
The outlet tested nine memory-intensive games, including Flight Simulator 2024 and Spider-Man 2, which require large open worlds. In these two games, the stock 11GB card ran about 20% slower and stuttered, while the 22GB card showed significant improvement. However, the benefits are more noticeable in demanding 4K settings with DLSS Performance and FSR frame generation.
In AI image tests, the 22GB card processed a scene more than 200 seconds faster than a factory-overclocked 11GB card, but a newer RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB performed even better. Pre-modded cards are available for around $500, but the outlet warns that sloppy soldering can lead to faults that may not appear until weeks later. For those who already own a 2080 Ti and need additional memory, a repair shop in Japan offers to double the card's memory for about $282. As memory prices continue to rise, this option may become even more appealing.
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