Electronics & Gadgets

Multi-GPU Gaming: A Lost Technology or the Future?

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NVIDIA Multi GPU Setup

Multi-GPU setups once promised higher frame rates and better resolutions, but today, they are nearly extinct.

Technologies like Nvidia’s SLI and AMD’s CrossFire once allowed gamers to link multiple GPUs for extreme performance, but official support has dwindled.

Why Did Multi-GPU Gaming Fade?

  • Nvidia phased out SLI, with the last supported card being the RTX 3090.
  • AMD deprioritized CrossFire, leaving implementation to game developers.
  • Modern GPUs are powerful enough alone, making multi-GPU setups unnecessary for most gamers.
  • Developers lack incentives to optimize games for multiple GPUs due to complexity and a small target audience.

Can Multi-GPU Gaming Return?

New advancements like PCIe 6.0, NVLink, and AMD’s Infinity Fabric could improve GPU communication and eliminate past bottlenecks.

Some modern games using DirectX 12 and Vulkan already support multi-GPU setups, but adoption remains low.

The Verdict

For now, multi-GPU gaming is unlikely to make a mainstream return, but enthusiasts and professionals may still find value in it.

If GPU prices continue to rise, developers might explore ways to combine older GPUs for more affordable performance boosts—but that remains a long shot.

Written by
Sazid Kabir

I've loved music and writing all my life. That's why I started this blog. In my spare time, I make music and run this blog for fellow music fans.

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