Titan X Pascal vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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	Titan X Pascal	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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	Titan X Pascal	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+100.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($100)

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.

Titan X Pascal Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Titan X Pascal	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). 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	Titan X Pascal	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	54.6	54.8

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Value Analysis

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