GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out significantly faster — about 22% 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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VS
Price
€1,198
Performance
9%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+50% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+20% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,560)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
€221
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+65% Boost Clock (1,777 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce GTX TITAN X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster, around 22% 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 RTX 3050 8GB currently lists from $221 EUR, $977 EUR less than the GeForce GTX TITAN X at $1,198 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 562%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is trading below its $249 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $199 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 130W against 250W, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm 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 RTX 3050 8GB. The extra 4GB 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 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN X (Ampere vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN X or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 RTX 3050 8GB better than the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly faster, roughly 22% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

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 $977 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out ahead.

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

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) 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 TITAN XGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
ArchitectureMaxwellAmpere
Process NodeTSMC 28nmSamsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,0722,560
Ray Tracing Cores20
Tensor / AI Cores80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Base Clock1,000 MHz1,552 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus384-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XGeForce RTX 3050 8GB
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP250 W130 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2015Jan 2022