TITAN Xp vs GeForce GTX 1080 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 TITAN Xp is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 9.1% more VRAM (12 GB vs 11 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Insight	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+9.1%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $145 (vs $150), it costs 3% less, resulting in a 2.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($145)

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 Xp Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of TITAN Xp and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The TITAN Xp scores 18,752 and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti reaches 18,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN Xp is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (TITAN Xp) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Raw compute: 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp) vs 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	18,752	18,606
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+7%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.15 TFLOPS+7%	11.34 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1582 MHz
ROPs	96+9%	88
TMUs	240+7%	224
L1 Cache	1.4 MB+8%	1.3 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+9%	2.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 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 Xp comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti has 11 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 9.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) vs 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — a 13.2% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 384-bit vs 352-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (TITAN Xp) vs 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the TITAN Xp has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+9%	11 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	547.7 GB/s+13%	484 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+9%	352-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+9%	2.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
DirectX	12.0	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp) vs NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti).

Feature	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The TITAN Xp draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN Xp) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 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 75°C.

Feature	TITAN Xp	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	75.0	74.4

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Value Analysis

The TITAN Xp launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 and now averages $145. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 3.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 128.3 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 2.6% better value.