GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs Titan X Pascal
GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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 Titan X Pascal lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Titan X Pascal is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Titan X Pascal 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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and Titan X Pascal
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Titan X Pascal reaches 13,660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Titan X Pascal uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3,584 (Titan X Pascal). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1531 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,513 | 13,660+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3584+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.636 TFLOPS | 10.97 TFLOPS+65% |
| Boost Clock | 1080 MHz | 1531 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 192 | 224+17% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+131% | 1.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Titan X Pascal relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) — a 36.4% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 352 GB/s | 480 GB/s+36% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Titan X Pascal). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 5.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Titan X Pascal's 250W — a 103% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 600W (Titan X Pascal). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-68% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 168.9+209% | 54.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Titan X Pascal |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | TU104 | GP102 |
| Release | April 2 2020 | August 2 2016 |
| Ranking | #184 | #198 |
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