GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX TITAN X is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX TITAN X, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is the cheaper option by $509 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX TITAN X: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX TITAN X
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 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
Right now the GeForce GTX TITAN X starts at $200 USD against $709 USD for the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is trading below its $999 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop draws just 80W versus 250W for the GeForce GTX TITAN X, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's 4GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX TITAN X's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 192 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 Laptop is roughly 6 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 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the faster card by about 11%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX TITAN X?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop worth the extra $509 USD over the GeForce GTX TITAN X?
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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,237 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,500 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s✓ | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 250 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Mar 2015 | May 2021 |