GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs TITAN Xp

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The TITAN Xp is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 9.1% more VRAM (12 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+9.1%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $145 (vs $150), it costs 3% less, resulting in a 2.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($145)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

TITAN Xp Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and TITAN Xp

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

TITAN Xp

The TITAN Xp is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1405 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,752 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the TITAN Xp reaches 18,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
G3D Mark Score	18,606	18,752
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	12.15 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1582 MHz
ROPs	88	96+9%
TMUs	224	240+7%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	1.4 MB+8%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	3 MB+9%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN Xp has 12 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 9.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 13.2% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 352-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the TITAN Xp has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	12 GB+9%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s	547.7 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	352-bit	384-bit+9%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	3 MB+9%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 0% difference. The TITAN Xp is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 600W (TITAN Xp). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	75.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $145, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 3.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 125.0 (TITAN Xp) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 2.6% better value.