TITAN Xp vs GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
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 | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| 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 | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+79.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 Xp and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
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 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.
Graphics Performance
The TITAN Xp scores 18,752 and the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER reaches 19,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN Xp is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (TITAN Xp) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Raw compute: 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1815 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,752 | 19,467+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+25% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.15 TFLOPS+9% | 11.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | 1815 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 3 MB+114% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The TITAN Xp comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 8 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) vs 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — a 10.4% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (TITAN Xp) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 547.7 GB/s+10% | 496 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | 4th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN Xp draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN Xp) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). 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 80°C.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 75.0 | 77.9+4% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN Xp launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 and now averages $280. The TITAN Xp costs 46.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 69.5 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the TITAN Xp offers 79.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $699-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-46% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.0+80% | 69.5 |
| Codename | GP102 | TU104 |
| Release | April 6 2017 | July 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #87 | #86 |
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