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  • Avg. price: ~£1,060
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Poor
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.4

Performance

24.0%

4.8

Memory

12.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

7.4

Connectivity & Media

Poor
7.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
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  • 4.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.5
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.1
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X is an enthusiast-class graphics card based on the 28nm Maxwell 2.0 architecture, featuring a fully unlocked GM200 GPU with 3,072 CUDA cores, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It is equipped with a massive 12GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit interface, delivering 336.5 GB/s of bandwidth with a base clock of 1,000 MHz and a boost clock of 1,075 MHz. Its primary advantages include being the fastest single-GPU card of its era, offering smooth 4K gaming performance and a large frame buffer ideal for high-resolution textures and content creation. However, it suffers from a high launch price of $999, high operating temperatures reaching 84°C that can lead to thermal throttling, and significantly reduced double-precision compute performance compared to its Kepler-based predecessors.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.4

Performance

24.0%

4.8

Memory

12.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

11.0%

4.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

7.4

Connectivity & Media

4.7
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a technical score of 4.67 points, which is lower than that of 81.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

4.2

Popularity

User score:
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7.2
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a user score of 7.16 points, which is lower than that of 89.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
4.2
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a popularity of 4.2 points, which is higher than 58.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.9

Overall score

40.0%

4.9

Price

4.9
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a quality-to-price ratio of 4.9 points, which is lower than 97.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

5,618 points
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X scores 5618 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is higher than 54.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.5% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

6.691 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X delivers 6.691 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 85% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

12 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

384 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X uses a 384 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 89.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

336.5 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X reaches 336.5 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 63.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.2
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports DisplayPort 1.2, which is older than on 93.6% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

5.4 Gbps
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

250 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a TDP of 250 W, which is higher than that of 58.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

250 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 58.1% of graphics cards and equal to 5.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

600 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

275 W
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a board power limit of 275 W, which is higher than that of 62.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

267 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X is 267 mm long, which is shorter than 59.6% of graphics cards and equal in length to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

111 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X is 111 mm tall, which is shorter than 89.6% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X vs the average graphics card

  • 32 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.96 vs 64
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.384 bit vs 256 bit
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.111 mm vs 127 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 0.2% faster VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,753 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,753 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1753 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.600 W vs 650 W
  • Supports NVLink
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA NVLink or bridge connection for multi-GPU setups
    When it matters: When a professional or niche multi-GPU workflow needs a bridge connection.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 32 more ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has more ROPs than the average graphics card (96 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 128 bit wider memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (384 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 0.2% faster VRAM clock
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,753 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 6 °C lower idle temperature
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower idle temperature than the average graphics card (32 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 16 mm lower card height
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X is shorter than the average graphics card (111 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 56.4% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,089 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 47.9% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 16 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 49% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (192 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 70.7% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 71% lower compute throughput
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.7 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 55% lower FP64 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.2 TFLOPS vs 0.4651 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.4651 TFLOPS.
  • 63.1% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,010 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 90.6% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (3 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 24.9% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (336.5 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 8 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,015 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Worse SAM support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 97.5% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (601 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Narrower decode codec support
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher TDP than the average graphics card (250 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 32 dB noisier at idle
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (32 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • 25% higher board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (275 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 5 dB noisier under load
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (40 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • 56.4% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,089 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,089 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1089 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 47.9% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1000 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 16 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.24 vs 40
  • 63.1% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,010 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (7,010 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.7010 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • 49% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (192 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (192 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.192 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Fans automatically stop when temperature is low
    When it matters: When the PC spends a lot of time at idle and you care about keeping the desktop quiet during browsing, office work, or video playback.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X?

  • Unparalleled single-GPU performance for its era, making 4K gaming more consistent
  • Massive 12GB of VRAM provides a significant buffer for high-resolution textures and future-proofing
  • Impressive power efficiency for its class, maintaining a reasonable 250-watt TDP
  • Blower-style cooling design runs relatively quietly and exhausts heat outside the chassis
  • Premium build quality with a sleek aluminum cover and unique black aesthetic

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X?

  • Extremely high launch price ($999), making it a niche enthusiast product
  • Temperatures can quickly reach the 84°C limit, leading to thermal throttling during heavy use
  • Fans do not turn off at idle and can become loud when attempting to stay under temperature limits
  • Lacks a backplate and full double-precision support compared to previous Titan models
  • Overclocking can be limited and complex due to restrictive power targets

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digitalfoundry.net
18/03/2015
Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X review - Digital Foundry

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X delivers massive computational power by integrating the GM200 "Big Maxwell" silicon, which effectively combines the hardware specifications of a GTX 980 and a GTX 960 into a single 28nm chip. Boasting 3,072 CUDA cores, 96 ROPs, and a gargantuan 12GB allocation of GDDR5 VRAM on a 384-bit memory bus, this $999 flagship graphics card establishes itself as...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
17/03/2015
Results Analysis and Verdict

The Trusted Reviews analysis identifies the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X as the fastest single-core GPU at its launch, boasting 12GB of GDDR5 VRAM and Maxwell architecture optimized for consistent 4K gaming. Its superior performance over the GTX 980 cements it as a top-tier luxury component for enthusiasts. Conversely, the review highlights a prohibitive $999 price point, limiting its...Read more

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techgage.com
17/03/2015
A Look At NVIDIA's GeForce GTX TITAN X

The Techgage review crowns the NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X as the premier single-GPU, offering a 50% hardware specification increase over the GTX 980 based on the "Maxwell" GM200 architecture. It delivers up to 36% better performance than the previous flagship, dominating 1440p gaming and providing playable 4K resolution without SLI stuttering. Pros include unmatched single-GPU...Read more

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bit-tech.net
17/03/2015
Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X Review | bit-tech.net

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X (Maxwell) launched as a single-GPU flagship powered by the fully enabled GM200 core, boasting 3,072 CUDA cores, 96 ROPs, and a massive 12GB GDDR5 frame buffer on a 384-bit interface. Built on a 28nm process, it offers 50% more cores and texture units than the GTX 980, achieving a substantial memory bandwidth of 336.5 GB/s. The card targets high-end 4K...Read more

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techspot.com
17/03/2015
Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X Review | TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X highlights the GM200-based Maxwell GPU as a 12GB powerhouse that was the fastest single-GPU card at launch, outperforming the GTX 980 by 35-48%. With impressive overclocking potential, the card demonstrates excellent performance in 4K, often challenging dual-GPU setups like the R9 295X2 in specific scenarios. Receiving an 85/100...Read more

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guru3d.com
17/03/2015
Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X Review - Guru 3d

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X is a powerhouse graphics card based on the big Maxwell GM200 GPU architecture, the same chip utilized in the professional Quadro M6000. It represents a massive performance leap over the GeForce GTX 980, boasting a third more shader processors for a total of 3,072 shaders and an unprecedented 8 billion transistors. Operating at a base clock frequency of...Read more

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techpowerup.com
17/03/2015
NVIDIA GeForce Titan XGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. 12 GB Review

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X (12 GB) review from TechPowerUp spotlights an enthusiast flagship card based on the 28 nm "Maxwell" architecture that offers unmatched single-GPU performance, enabling comfortable 4K gaming. It features 3,072 CUDA cores, a 12 GB VRAM buffer, and impressive power efficiency, though the $999 price point is noted as exceptionally high. While the card...Read more

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tomshardware.com
17/03/2015
GeForce GTX Titan X Review: Can One GPU Handle 4K?

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X represents a major leap in single-GPU architecture, leveraging the highly efficient 28nm Maxwell GM200 silicon to push enthusiast-class gaming boundaries. Built with an astounding eight billion transistors, this flagship card boasts 3,072 CUDA cores, 192 texture units, and 96 ROPs. Its standout hardware feature is a massive 12GB pool of 7 Gb/s GDDR5...Read more

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hexus.net
17/03/2015
Review: Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X - Graphics - HEXUS.net

Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X Review Summary The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X launches as an ultra-enthusiast graphics card powered by the fully-unlocked 28nm GM200 Maxwell architecture, serving as a pre-emptive strike against AMD's upcoming Radeon 300-series. It represents a massive 50% scale-up over the previous flagship GTX 980, packing 3,072 processing cores, 192 texture units, 96...Read more

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anandtech.com
17/03/2015
Final Words - The NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X Review - AnandTech

The AnandTech review crowns the GM200 Maxwell-based GeForce GTX Titan X as the premier single-GPU performer at launch, boasting 12GB of VRAM and a 33% performance increase over the GTX 980, making it an exceptional choice for 4K gaming. Pros include superior FP32 compute performance, massive overclocking headroom for an extra 16-19% boost, and efficient stock thermal management....Read more

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gamestar.de
17. März 2015
Nvidia Geforce GTX Titan X - Titanen-Karte mit 12 GByte VRAM

The Nvidia Geforce GTX Titan X delivers exceptional 3D performance by featuring a Maxwell-based GM200 GPU equipped with a massive 12.0 GB of VRAM, 3,072 shader units, and 8 billion transistors. Designed as a high-end reference desktop graphics card, it targets hardcore gamers who demand top-tier framing capabilities across demanding 4K resolutions and maximum detail settings. To...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
20/03/2015
Test Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X, la carte bijou "bis"

Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X Review Summary The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X, based on the Maxwell architecture with a massive GM200-400 GPU, 3,072 computing units, and 12 GB of VRAM, earns a perfect 5/5 rating for its elite performance. It provides a significant performance boost over the GTX 980, operating approximately 34% faster in Full HD and 37% faster in 4K/UHD, representing a...Read more

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hardware.fr
17/03/2026
Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X 12 Go et GM200 en test

The HardWare.fr review introduces the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X as a high-end luxury graphics card powered by the flagship GM200 "big Maxwell" GPU. Built on a 28nm process, this massive chip packs 8 billion transistors, pushes over 6.6 Tflops of computing power, and comes equipped with a substantial 12 GB of GDDR5 memory. A major architecture highlight is that Nvidia intentionally...Read more

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cowcotland.com
20/05/2015
Test Carte graphique Nvidia GTX Titan X

The Cowcotland review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X (Maxwell) as a 28nm GM200-based flagship featuring 3,072 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR5, delivering roughly 33% better performance than the GTX 980 and enabling smooth 4K gaming. While praising its aesthetic black aluminum design, the evaluation notes the card runs hot, often reaching 80°C under load, which causes loud...Read more

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geeknetic.es
17/03/2015
Nvidia Geforce GTX Titan XGo to product viewer dialog for this item. [Análisis Completo en Español]

The Geeknetic review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X highlights it as a powerhouse of its generation, powered by the Maxwell architecture and a fully enabled GM200-400 GPU. It delivers an impressive raw performance boost, running roughly 50% more shader units and yielding a 50% increase in memory bandwidth compared to the lower-tier GTX 980. Its defining feature is a massive 12GB...Read more

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hwready.it
17/03/2015
GTX Titan X: Maxwell alla massima potenza Recensione

The Hwready.it review highlights the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X as the peak of the Maxwell architecture, featuring 12GB of GDDR5 VRAM and 3,072 CUDA cores to deliver unmatched single-GPU performance at 1440p and 4K resolutions. Pros include this massive memory bandwidth and high overclocking potential, making it ideal for demanding, resource-heavy gaming scenarios. However, the...Read more

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tomshw.it
18/03/2015
GeForce GTX Titan X da 12 GB in test - Prestazioni Nvidia GM200 alla prova dei fatti

The Tom's Hardware review of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X highlights the graphics card as a major powerhouse designed to tackle high-end 4K gaming on a single GPU. Built on the Maxwell architecture, the card features a massive GM200 GPU packed with 8 billion transistors, 3,072 CUDA cores, and 192 texture units. One of its standout pros is the massive 12 GB of GDDR5 memory running...Read more

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