NVIDIA TITAN RTX vs NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal): real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the NVIDIA TITAN RTX and the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) 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 RTX is ~46% faster than the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) on average at 1080p. On top of that, the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) is 52% cheaper (launch price).
NVIDIA TITAN RTX
- Index (1080p)
- 55/100
- VRAM
- 24 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $2499 · ≈ €2299
- $/FPS (value)
- $43.84 · ≈ €40.33
- Upscaling
- DLSS
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
- Index (1080p)
- 37/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1200 · ≈ €1104
- $/FPS (value)
- $30.77 · ≈ €28.31
- 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 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 57 | 39 | +46% |
| 1440p | 46 | 29 | +59% |
| 4K | 27 | 14 | +93% |
Which one for your resolution?
NVIDIA TITAN RTX is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 66% more FPS.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the NVIDIA TITAN RTX and NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal): VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | NVIDIA TITAN RTX | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 280W | 250W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 55 | 37 |
| Score 1440p | 50 | 32 |
| Score 4K | 38 | 20 |
| Price (MSRP) | $2499 | $1200 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 12nm FFN | TSMC 16nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 4608 | 3584 |
| RT Cores | 72 | — |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 288 | 224 |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| Base Clock | 1350 MHz | 1417 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 1531 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 10.97 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Clock | 14000 MHz | 10000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 480 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 18.6B | 12.0B |
| Release Date | 2018-12-18 | 2016-08-02 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
NVIDIA TITAN RTX
- TDP
- 280W
- FPS/W
- 0.20
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
- TDP
- 250W
- FPS/W
- 0.16
The NVIDIA TITAN RTX is more efficient: it draws 30W less and delivers more per watt, though the NVIDIA TITAN RTX is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | NVIDIA TITAN RTX | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 64 | 43 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
 | 59 | 40 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
 | 47 | 32 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
 | 50 | 34 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
 | 52 | 35 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| 49 | 33 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX | |
 | 62 | 41 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
 | 64 | 43 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
 | 68 | 48 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
 | 57 | 38 | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
Verdict
NVIDIA TITAN RTX wins in 10 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The NVIDIA TITAN RTX comes out ahead by around 46% more FPS on average, and that lead holds up as resolution climbs. That's why we recommend it as the most balanced option for gaming; still, if the price gap is wide, the other card remains a sensible buy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the NVIDIA TITAN RTX with the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal).
Which is better, the NVIDIA TITAN RTX or the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)?
On average at 1080p, the NVIDIA TITAN RTX is 46% faster than the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal). 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 NVIDIA TITAN RTX averages 27 FPS and the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) 14 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 46% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
NVIDIA TITAN RTX vs NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal): what's the real difference?
In performance, the NVIDIA TITAN RTX beats the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) by around 46% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the NVIDIA TITAN RTX and the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
