NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) vs NVIDIA TITAN RTX
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX 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 ~48% 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 X (Pascal)
- Index (1080p)
- 37/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1200 · ≈ €1104
- Upscaling
- FSR
NVIDIA TITAN RTX
- Index (1080p)
- 55/100
- VRAM
- 24 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $2499 · ≈ €2299
- 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) | NVIDIA TITAN RTX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 42 | 62 | +48% |
| 1440p | 32 | 49 | +53% |
| 4K | 15 | 29 | +93% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and NVIDIA TITAN RTX: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 280W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 37 | 55 |
| Score 1440p | 32 | 50 |
| Score 4K | 20 | 38 |
| Price (MSRP) | $1200 | $2499 |
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) | NVIDIA TITAN RTX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 43FPS | 64FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 33FPS | 49FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Halloween: The Game | 41FPS | 62FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 43FPS | 64FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 48FPS | 68FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Mortal Shell II | 38FPS | 57FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 41FPS | 62FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Valor Mortis | 38FPS | 57FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 48FPS | 69FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 43FPS | 64FPS | NVIDIA TITAN RTX |
Verdict
NVIDIA TITAN RTX wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA TITAN RTX as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) with the NVIDIA TITAN RTX.
Which is better, the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) or the NVIDIA TITAN RTX?
On average at 1080p, the NVIDIA TITAN RTX is 48% 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 NVIDIA TITAN RTX 29 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 48% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.