GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN X.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX TITAN X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX TITAN X
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 180W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 1080 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX TITAN X carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce GTX 1080. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or GeForce GTX TITAN X?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 44%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1080 better than the GeForce GTX TITAN X?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 3,072✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Mar 2015 |