GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN X and GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1095 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,766 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN X scores 12,621 and the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,766 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 6.691 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 6.447 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1095 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,621 | 12,766+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+4% | 2944 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.691 TFLOPS+4% | 6.447 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 1095 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+4% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 2.9 MB+164% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX TITAN X comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design 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 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 384 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 12 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12 (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs NVENC 6 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd gen vs NVDEC 4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd gen | NVENC 6 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd gen | NVDEC 4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN X draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 103% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 0W (GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 80W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | None |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C | 80-4% |
| Perf/Watt | 50.5 | 159.6+216% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | GM200 | TU104B |
| Release | March 17 2015 | January 29 2019 |
| Ranking | #209 | #174 |
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