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 1080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 89% 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 1080 Ti
Price
$210 USD
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+47% Boost Clock (1,582 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
+44% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 336.5 GB/s)
+17% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 3,072)
Price
$200 USD
Performance
9%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+9% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 352-bit)

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 89% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN X. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 3,072 on the GeForce GTX TITAN X.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX TITAN X currently lists from $200 USD, $10 USD less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $210 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 80%. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is trading below its $999 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is trading below its $699 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX TITAN X carries 12GB versus 11GB on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. The extra 1GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 337 GB/s (352-bit vs 384-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN X (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 89% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $10 USD over the GeForce GTX TITAN X?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

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

Its 12GB (vs 11GB) 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 1080 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)3,5843,072

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity11 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory Bus352-bit384-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiGeForce GTX TITAN X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Mar 2015