NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) vs AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and the RX 5700 XT 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 RX 5700 XT is ~15% faster than the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) on average at 1080p. On top of that, the RX 5700 XT is 67% cheaper (launch price).
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
- Index (1080p)
- 37/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1200 · ≈ €1104
- Upscaling
- FSR
RX 5700 XT
- Index (1080p)
- 42/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $399 · ≈ €367
- 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) | RX 5700 XT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 41 | 47 | +15% |
| 1440p | 31 | 35 | +13% |
| 4K | 15 | 17 | +13% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and RX 5700 XT: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) | RX 5700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 225W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 37 | 42 |
| Score 1440p | 32 | 36 |
| Score 4K | 20 | 22 |
| Price (MSRP) | $1200 | $399 |
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) | RX 5700 XT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 43FPS | 49FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 33FPS | 38FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra | 41FPS | 47FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| Marathon | 41FPS | 47FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| Gears of War: E-Day | 37FPS | 42FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 45FPS | 51FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| Phantom Blade Zero | 41FPS | 47FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| 007 First Light | 41FPS | 47FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| The Blood of Dawnwalker | 36FPS | 41FPS | RX 5700 XT |
| Pathologic 3 | 51FPS | 58FPS | RX 5700 XT |
Verdict
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) with the RX 5700 XT.
Which is better, the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) or the RX 5700 XT?
On average at 1080p, the RX 5700 XT is 15% 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 RX 5700 XT 17 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 15% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.