NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 vs NVIDIA TITAN Xp
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the GTX 1080 and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The NVIDIA TITAN Xp is ~13% faster than the GTX 1080 on average at 1080p. On top of that, the GTX 1080 is 50% cheaper (launch price).
GTX 1080
- Index (1080p)
- 36/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $599 · ≈ €551
- Upscaling
- FSR
NVIDIA TITAN Xp
- Index (1080p)
- 40/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1199 · ≈ €1103
- Upscaling
- FSR
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | GTX 1080 | NVIDIA TITAN Xp | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 40 | 45 | +13% |
| 1440p | 30 | 34 | +13% |
| 4K | 14 | 18 | +29% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the GTX 1080 and NVIDIA TITAN Xp: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | GTX 1080 | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 180W | 250W |
| Tier | High-end | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 36 | 40 |
| Score 1440p | 31 | 35 |
| Score 4K | 19 | 23 |
| Price (MSRP) | $599 | $1199 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | GTX 1080 | NVIDIA TITAN Xp | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 42FPS | 47FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 32FPS | 36FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 40FPS | 45FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Marathon | 40FPS | 45FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 36FPS | 40FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 44FPS | 49FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 40FPS | 45FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| 007 First Light | 40FPS | 45FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 35FPS | 39FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Pathologic 3 | 50FPS | 55FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
Verdict
NVIDIA TITAN Xp wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA TITAN Xp as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the GTX 1080 with the NVIDIA TITAN Xp.
Which is better, the GTX 1080 or the NVIDIA TITAN Xp?
On average at 1080p, the NVIDIA TITAN Xp is 13% faster than the GTX 1080. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the GTX 1080 averages 14 FPS and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp 18 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 13% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.