Titan X Pascal vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Titan X Pascal offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 4% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 13.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($200) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) |
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 Titan X Pascal and GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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 RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Titan X Pascal scores 13,660 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Titan X Pascal leads by 9%. The Titan X Pascal is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Titan X Pascal) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,660+9% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.97 TFLOPS+21% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1777 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 224+180% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 2.5 MB+92% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 114.3% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Titan X Pascal has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 480 GB/s+114% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Titan X Pascal) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 63.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 130W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 450W-25% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 66°C-22% |
| Perf/Watt | 54.6 | 96.4+77% |
Value Analysis
The Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The Titan X Pascal costs 4.3% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Titan X Pascal offers 13.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $249-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200-4% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 68.3+14% | 60.0 |
| Codename | GP102 | GA106 |
| Release | August 2 2016 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #198 | #211 |
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