GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out ahead: meaningfully ahead, about 11% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN X. That said, the GeForce GTX TITAN X is the smarter buy on value — $316 AED less for the performance on offer.

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 980 Ti

Price

AED 2,383

Performance

10/100✓

VRAM

6 GB GDDR5

Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AED 2,383Nvidia GTX 980 Ti

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX TITAN X

Price

AED 2,067✓

Performance

9/100

VRAM

12 GB GDDR5✓

Key Specs Advantage

+9% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,816)

AED 2,067Nvidia GTX TITAN X 12GB GDDR5 PCI-e x16 3 x DisplayPort | DVI | HDMI Graphics Video Card

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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 TITAN X currently lists from $2,067 AED, $316 AED less than the GeForce GTX 980 Ti at $2,383 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $1,068 AED above its $999 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti still sits about $1,734 AED above its $649 AED MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

VRAM favors the GeForce GTX TITAN X at 12GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 980 Ti — that extra 6GB matters most at 4K, with high-res texture packs, and for content-creation/local-AI work.

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

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

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. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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 980 Ti worth the extra $316 AED over the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX TITAN X 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.

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce GTX TITAN X
Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN X
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)	2,816	3,072✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce GTX TITAN X
Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN X
Base Clock	1,000 MHz	1,000 MHz
Boost Clock	1,075 MHz	1,075 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce GTX TITAN X
Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB✓
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bus	384-bit	384-bit
Memory Speed	7 Gbps	7 Gbps
Bandwidth	336.5 GB/s	336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce GTX TITAN X
Specification	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN X
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	250 W	250 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Released	Jun 2015	Mar 2015