GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs TITAN Xp
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The TITAN Xp lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the TITAN Xp offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The TITAN Xp offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, it costs 46% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 79.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and TITAN Xp
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the TITAN Xp reaches 18,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 19,467+4% | 18,752 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3840+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.15 TFLOPS | 12.15 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 1815 MHz+15% | 1582 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 192 | 240+25% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+114% | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The TITAN Xp relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN Xp has 12 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 10.4% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 496 GB/s | 547.7 GB/s+10% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | 4th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 0% difference. The TITAN Xp is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 77.9+4% | 75.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199 and now averages $150. The TITAN Xp costs 46.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 125.0 (TITAN Xp) — the TITAN Xp offers 79.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699-42% | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280 | $150-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.5 | 125.0+80% |
| Codename | TU104 | GP102 |
| Release | July 23 2019 | April 6 2017 |
| Ranking | #86 | #87 |
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