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 RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅10.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 15.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

TITAN Xp

2017

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.6 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

TITAN Xp

2017

Why buy it

✅10.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 78.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 27.8 vs 15.6 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.6 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than TITAN Xp?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER averages 10.0% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,467 vs 18,752 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while TITAN Xp is a 2017 model from an older flagship class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2017, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is about $500 cheaper on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $1,199 MSRP, and you are getting 10.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 78.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is TITAN Xp still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. TITAN Xp is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,199 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RTX 2080 SUPER Benchmark Check

TITAN Xp Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	168 FPS	151 FPS
medium	148 FPS	134 FPS
high	131 FPS	121 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	130 FPS
medium	113 FPS	106 FPS
high	100 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	84 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	73 FPS
medium	72 FPS	62 FPS
high	58 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	41 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open TITAN Xp

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	455 FPS	339 FPS
medium	392 FPS	298 FPS
high	319 FPS	223 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	178 FPS
1440p
low	281 FPS	215 FPS
medium	235 FPS	187 FPS
high	206 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	104 FPS
medium	110 FPS	88 FPS
high	93 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	57 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open TITAN Xp

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	823 FPS	825 FPS
medium	663 FPS	668 FPS
high	584 FPS	563 FPS
ultra	438 FPS	422 FPS
1440p
low	624 FPS	633 FPS
medium	504 FPS	506 FPS
high	433 FPS	422 FPS
ultra	329 FPS	316 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	422 FPS
medium	347 FPS	338 FPS
high	292 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	219 FPS	211 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open TITAN Xp

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
1080p
low	546 FPS	519 FPS
medium	466 FPS	449 FPS
high	399 FPS	386 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	447 FPS	422 FPS
medium	384 FPS	367 FPS
high	310 FPS	299 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	246 FPS
4K
low	278 FPS	260 FPS
medium	260 FPS	247 FPS
high	227 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	180 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Open TITAN Xp

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and TITAN Xp

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 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 RTX 2080 SUPER scores 19,467 and the TITAN Xp reaches 18,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is built on Turing while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1815 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
G3D Mark Score	19,467+4%	18,752
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3072	3840+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.15 TFLOPS	12.15 TFLOPS+9%
Boost Clock	1815 MHz+15%	1582 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	192	240+25%
L1 Cache	3 MB+114%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2080 SUPER comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN Xp has 12 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 10.4% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	496 GB/s	547.7 GB/s+10%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER draws 250W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 0% difference. The TITAN Xp is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) 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: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER	TITAN Xp
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.9+4%	75.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699 MSRP, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER costs 41.7% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) vs 15.6 (TITAN Xp) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 78.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).