GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the clear winner, offering 153.9% better value than GeForce GTX TITAN X.
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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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 $996 AED, $1,073 AED less than the GeForce GTX TITAN X at $2,069 AED. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 154%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $747 AED above its $249 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $1,070 AED above its $999 AED 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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X worth the extra $1,073 AED over the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 250 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2015 | Jan 2022 |