GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 comes out noticeably faster — about 9% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN X. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 980
Price
€824
Benchmark %
12%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+13% Boost Clock (1,216 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
Price
€1,198
Benchmark %
11%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,048)
+50% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 224.3 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)

GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX TITAN X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce GTX 980 is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 980 currently lists from $824 EUR, $374 EUR less than the GeForce GTX TITAN X at $1,198 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 980 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 59%. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $275 EUR above its $549 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $199 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 165W against 250W, the GeForce GTX 980 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX TITAN X carries 12GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 980. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX TITAN X's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 224 GB/s (384-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 980 or GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce GTX 980 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX TITAN X if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 980 better than the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce GTX 980 is noticeably faster, roughly 9% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X worth the extra $374 EUR over the GeForce GTX 980?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 980 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX TITAN X
ArchitectureMaxwellMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,0483,072

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX TITAN X
Base Clock1,126 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,216 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity4 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth224.3 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980GeForce GTX TITAN X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP165 W250 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2014Mar 2015