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 TITAN X comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. But the GeForce GTX 980 is the better value, undercutting it by $374 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 980
Price
€824
Performance
7%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+13% Boost Clock (1,216 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
Price
€1,198
Performance
9%
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 TITAN X vs GeForce GTX 980: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX 980

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 980. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX TITAN X packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,048 on the GeForce GTX 980.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 980 currently lists from $824 EUR, $374 EUR less than the GeForce GTX TITAN X at $1,198 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 980 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~13% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. 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?

Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN X if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 980 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. The GeForce GTX 980 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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