NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) vs NVIDIA TITAN Xp
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp 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 Xp is ~10% faster than the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) on average at 1080p.
NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
- Index (1080p)
- 37/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1200 · ≈ €1104
- Upscaling
- FSR
NVIDIA TITAN Xp
- Index (1080p)
- 40/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1199 · ≈ €1103
- 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) | NVIDIA TITAN Xp | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 42 | 46 | +10% |
| 1440p | 32 | 35 | +9% |
| 4K | 15 | 18 | +20% |
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) and NVIDIA TITAN Xp: 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 Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | Enthusiast |
| Score 1080p | 37 | 40 |
| Score 1440p | 32 | 35 |
| Score 4K | 20 | 23 |
| Price (MSRP) | $1200 | $1199 |
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 Xp | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 43FPS | 47FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 33FPS | 36FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Halloween: The Game | 41FPS | 45FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Kena: Scars of Kosmora | 43FPS | 47FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV | 48FPS | 52FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Mortal Shell II | 38FPS | 42FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival | 41FPS | 45FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Valor Mortis | 38FPS | 42FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Star Wars Zero Company | 48FPS | 52FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
| Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve | 43FPS | 47FPS | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |
Verdict
NVIDIA TITAN Xp wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA TITAN Xp as the best option for gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) with the NVIDIA TITAN Xp.
Which is better, the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) or the NVIDIA TITAN Xp?
On average at 1080p, the NVIDIA TITAN Xp is 10% 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 Xp 18 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 10% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.