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GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the clear winner, offering 12.4% better value than GeForce GTX TITAN X.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out noticeably faster — about 11% 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 Ti
Price
€857✓
Performance
10/100✓
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX TITAN X
Price
€867
Performance
9/100
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+9% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,816)
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GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is noticeably faster, around 11% 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 Ti currently lists from $857 EUR, $10 EUR less than the GeForce GTX TITAN X at $867 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 12%. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $208 EUR above its $649 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is trading below its $999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX TITAN X carries 12GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. The extra 6GB 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 980 Ti or GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 Ti better than the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 11% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 $10 EUR over the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

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

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

Its 12GB (vs 6GB) 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 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
ArchitectureMaxwellMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,8163,072✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
Base Clock1,000 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity6 GB12 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 980 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2015Mar 2015
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