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GeForce Unlocked: Modders Boost RTX 20, RTX 30, and RTX 40 Compute Performance by Up to 2x
TechPowerUp • • technology
Key Points:
- Modders have unlocked the compute performance of Nvidia RTX 20, RTX 30, and RTX 40 series GPUs, boosting capabilities by up to 2x, including the 2080 Ti model.
- Currently, these performance enhancements have only been tested on Linux and are primarily beneficial for machine learning and AI workloads rather than gaming.
- Some users express frustration with Nvidia's past software restrictions and are considering switching to AMD due to concerns over Nvidia's AI focus and hardware design choices.
- There is significant interest in seeing these performance boosts become compatible with Windows, which would broaden their usability, especially for large language models (LLMs).
- Opinions vary on the value of these improvements, with some hoping for better gaming features like DLSS5 support, while others remain skeptical about the impact beyond AI applications.
