NVIDIA TITAN Xp vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the NVIDIA TITAN Xp and the RTX 2080 Super Laptop 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 Super Laptop is ~14% faster than the NVIDIA TITAN Xp on average at 1080p.
NVIDIA TITAN Xp
- Index (1080p)
- 40/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $1199 · ≈ €1103
- Upscaling
- FSR
RTX 2080 Super Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 46/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- 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 Xp | RTX 2080 Super Laptop | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 42 | 48 | +14% |
| 1440p | 32 | 37 | +16% |
| 4K | 16 | 19 | +19% |
Which one for your resolution?
RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the best pick at all three resolutions, averaging 16% more FPS.
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the NVIDIA TITAN Xp and RTX 2080 Super Laptop: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | NVIDIA TITAN Xp | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 250W | 150W |
| Tier | Enthusiast | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 40 | 46 |
| Score 1440p | 35 | 40 |
| Score 4K | 23 | 27 |
| Price (MSRP) | $1199 | — |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 3840 | 3072 |
| RT Cores | — | 48 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 240 | 192 |
| ROPs | 96 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 1405 MHz | 1365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | 1560 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 12.15 TFLOPS | 9.58 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Clock | 11400 MHz | 14000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 547.7 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 12.0B | 13.6B |
| Release Date | 2017-04-06 | 2019-10-15 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
NVIDIA TITAN Xp
- TDP
- 250W
- FPS/W
- 0.17
RTX 2080 Super Laptop
- TDP
- 150W
- FPS/W
- 0.32
The RTX 2080 Super Laptop is more efficient: it draws 100W less and delivers more per watt, though the RTX 2080 Super Laptop is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | NVIDIA TITAN Xp | RTX 2080 Super Laptop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 47 | 54 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
 | 43 | 50 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
 | 34 | 39 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
 | 36 | 42 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
 | 38 | 43 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
| 36 | 41 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop | |
 | 45 | 51 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
 | 47 | 54 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
 | 52 | 59 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
 | 42 | 48 | RTX 2080 Super Laptop |
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop wins in 10 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The RTX 2080 Super Laptop comes out ahead by around 14% more FPS on average, and that lead holds up as resolution climbs. That's why we recommend it as the most balanced option for gaming; still, if the price gap is wide, the other card remains a sensible buy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the NVIDIA TITAN Xp with the RTX 2080 Super Laptop.
Which is better, the NVIDIA TITAN Xp or the RTX 2080 Super Laptop?
On average at 1080p, the RTX 2080 Super Laptop is 14% faster than the NVIDIA TITAN Xp. 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 Xp averages 16 FPS and the RTX 2080 Super Laptop 19 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 14% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
NVIDIA TITAN Xp vs 2080 Super Laptop: what's the real difference?
In performance, the RTX 2080 Super Laptop beats the NVIDIA TITAN Xp by around 14% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the NVIDIA TITAN Xp and the 2080 Super Laptop on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
