G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 15.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN Xp across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

TITAN Xp

2017

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Pascal on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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71.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.6 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

TITAN Xp

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 70.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 15.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Pascal on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN Xp across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 11 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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71.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,199 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.6 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is TITAN Xp better than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. TITAN Xp averages 2.5% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 18,606 vs 18,752 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer TITAN Xp is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

TITAN Xp is the smarter buy by a wide margin. TITAN Xp is about 71.5% more expensive on MSRP at $1,199 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 1080 Ti make more sense than TITAN Xp?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of TITAN Xp. The trade-off is that TITAN Xp currently gives you 0.8% higher G3D Mark and 2.5% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Benchmark Check

TITAN Xp Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	153 FPS	151 FPS
medium	136 FPS	134 FPS
high	123 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	130 FPS
medium	107 FPS	106 FPS
high	95 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	73 FPS
medium	63 FPS	62 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	41 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	348 FPS	339 FPS
medium	302 FPS	298 FPS
high	225 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	219 FPS	215 FPS
medium	189 FPS	187 FPS
high	154 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	104 FPS
medium	89 FPS	88 FPS
high	74 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	798 FPS	825 FPS
medium	649 FPS	668 FPS
high	558 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	419 FPS	422 FPS
1440p
low	628 FPS	633 FPS
medium	502 FPS	506 FPS
high	419 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	314 FPS	316 FPS
4K
low	419 FPS	422 FPS
medium	335 FPS	338 FPS
high	279 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	209 FPS	211 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	519 FPS	519 FPS
medium	449 FPS	449 FPS
high	386 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	422 FPS	422 FPS
medium	367 FPS	367 FPS
high	299 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	246 FPS	246 FPS
4K
low	259 FPS	260 FPS
medium	246 FPS	247 FPS
high	214 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and TITAN Xp

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

TITAN Xp

The TITAN Xp is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1405 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,752 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti scores 18,606 and the TITAN Xp reaches 18,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is built on Pascal while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 11.34 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
G3D Mark Score	18,606	18,752
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.34 TFLOPS	12.15 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1582 MHz	1582 MHz
ROPs	88	96+9%
TMUs	224	240+7%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB	1.4 MB+8%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	3 MB+9%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The TITAN Xp relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes with 11 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN Xp has 12 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 9.1% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 13.2% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 352-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the TITAN Xp has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
VRAM Capacity	11 GB	12 GB+9%
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	484 GB/s	547.7 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	352-bit	384-bit+9%
L2 Cache	2.75 MB	3 MB+9%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti draws 250W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 0% difference. The TITAN Xp is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 600W (TITAN Xp). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti	TITAN Xp
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	74.4	75.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti costs 41.7% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) vs 15.6 (TITAN Xp) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 70.5% better value.