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GeForce GTX TITAN X
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About G3D Mark
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX TITAN X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN X and GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
GeForce GTX TITAN X
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,621 points. Launch price was $999.
GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN X scores 12,621 and the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) reaches 12,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1228 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,621 | 12,523 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4096+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 1228 MHz+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX TITAN X comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+50% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5+2% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd gen vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd gen | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd gen | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN X draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)'s 330W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-24% | 330W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C-2% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 50.5+33% | 37.9 |
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