NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and the GTX 980 Ti 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 X (Pascal) is ~41% faster than the GTX 980 Ti on average at 1080p. On top of that, the GTX 980 Ti is 46% cheaper (launch price).
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
- Index (1080p)
- 37/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1200 · ≈ €1104
- Upscaling
- FSR
GTX 980 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 26/100
- VRAM
- 6 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $649 · ≈ €597
- 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 X (Pascal) | GTX 980 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 41 | 29 | +41% |
| 1440p | 31 | 21 | +48% |
| 4K | 15 | 9 | +67% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and GTX 980 Ti: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) | GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 37 | 26 |
| Score 1440p | 32 | 21 |
| Score 4K | 20 | 12 |
| Price (MSRP) | $1200 | $649 |
Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) | GTX 980 Ti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 43FPS | 30FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 33FPS | 23FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 41FPS | 29FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| Marathon | 41FPS | 29FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 37FPS | 26FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 45FPS | 32FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 41FPS | 29FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| 007 First Light | 41FPS | 29FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 36FPS | 25FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
| Pathologic 3 | 51FPS | 36FPS | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) |
Verdict
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) with the GTX 980 Ti.
Which is better, the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) or the GTX 980 Ti?
On average at 1080p, the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) is 41% faster than the GTX 980 Ti. 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 X (Pascal) averages 15 FPS and the GTX 980 Ti 9 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 41% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.