GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs Titan X Pascal

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 GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Titan X Pascal offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $200), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+100.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Titan X Pascal Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 980 Ti and Titan X Pascal

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the Titan X Pascal reaches 13,660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Titan X Pascal uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 3,584 (Titan X Pascal). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
G3D Mark Score	13,711	13,660
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816	3584+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	10.97 TFLOPS+81%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1531 MHz+42%
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	176	224+27%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.3 MB+30%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
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 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Titan X Pascal has 8 GB. The Titan X Pascal offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) — a 42.9% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	480 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12.1 (Titan X Pascal). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal).

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the Titan X Pascal's 250W — a 0% difference. The Titan X Pascal is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 600W (Titan X Pascal). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 980 Ti	Titan X Pascal
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	54.8	54.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 and now averages $200. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 100.7% better value. The Titan X Pascal is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).