NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and the RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 Ti is ~60% faster than the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RTX 2080 Ti is 17% cheaper (launch price).
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
- Index (1080p)
- 37/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1200 · ≈ €1104
- Upscaling
- FSR
RTX 2080 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 60/100
- VRAM
- 11 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $999 · ≈ €919
- Upscaling
- DLSS
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) | RTX 2080 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 42 | 67 | +60% |
| 1440p | 32 | 54 | +69% |
| 4K | 15 | 32 | +113% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and RTX 2080 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) | RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 11 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 37 | 60 |
| Score 1440p | 32 | 55 |
| Score 4K | 20 | 42 |
| Price (MSRP) | $1200 | $999 |
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) | RTX 2080 Ti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 43FPS | 68FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 33FPS | 54FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Halloween: The Game | 41FPS | 66FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 43FPS | 68FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 48FPS | 76FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Mortal Shell II | 38FPS | 62FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 41FPS | 66FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Valor Mortis | 38FPS | 62FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 48FPS | 77FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 43FPS | 68FPS | RTX 2080 Ti |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) with the RTX 2080 Ti.
Which is better, the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) or the RTX 2080 Ti?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 2080 Ti is 60% 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 X (Pascal) averages 15 FPS and the RTX 2080 Ti 32 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 60% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.