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  • Avg. price: ~£1,140
  • VRAM: 12 GB
  • Memory bus width: 384 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 250 W

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

5.3

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%

5.2

Technical Score

10.0%

6.5

User score

Good
5.2

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%

4.3

Performance

24.0%

5.2

Memory

12.0%

6.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

7.9

Connectivity & Media

Good
6.5

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%

7.9

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
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3.6
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4.7
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4.7
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  • 7.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 7.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    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 (Maxwell) is an enthusiast-level graphics card featuring 3,072 CUDA cores and a massive 12GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 7 TFLOPs of single-precision performance. Launched as the definitive single-GPU solution for 4K gaming and high-resolution textures, its primary pros include unparalleled compute power for its era, a future-proof frame buffer, and a relatively efficient 250W TDP despite its physical scale. However, it suffers from a premium price tag, lacks a protective backplate, and quickly hits an 84°C thermal limit, leading to performance throttling during sustained heavy workloads.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA 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%

4.3

Performance

24.0%

5.2

Memory

12.0%

6.5

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.4

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.1

Design

4.0%

7.9

Connectivity & Media

5.2
NVIDIA Titan X has a technical score of 5.2 points, which is lower than that of 75.6% 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%

7.9

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
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3.6
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4.7
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6.5
NVIDIA Titan X has a user score of 6.45 points, which is lower than that of 96.4% 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.
3.1
NVIDIA Titan X has a popularity of 3.1 points, which is higher than 53.8% 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%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

4.5

Price

5.1
NVIDIA Titan X has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.1 points, which is lower than 95.9% 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 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

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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 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

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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 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 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

480 GB/s
NVIDIA Titan X reaches 480 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 52.3% 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 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 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

4.5
NVIDIA Titan X supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% 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 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 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 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 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 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

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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 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

300 W
NVIDIA Titan X has a board power limit of 300 W, which is higher than that of 67.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6.3% 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 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

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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 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 Titan X vs the average graphics card

  • 32 more ROPs
    NVIDIA 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 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 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 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
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Titan X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Titan X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA 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 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 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 Titan X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.1% higher memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Titan X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (480 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    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

    NVIDIA Titan X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (480 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.480 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA 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 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 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 Titan X supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 32 more ROPs
    NVIDIA 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 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.
  • Supports ECC memory
    NVIDIA Titan X supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.1% higher memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA Titan X has a higher memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (480 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    NVIDIA Titan X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Supports NVLink
    NVIDIA Titan X supports NVLink, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA 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 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 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.

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Platform & Features
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Power & Cooling
  • 38.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,531 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 16 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA Titan X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (24 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 26.2% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,417 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 36.7% lower pixel rate
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (104.5 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 15.9% lower texture rate
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (317 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 47.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 90.6% smaller L2 cache
    NVIDIA 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.
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA 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 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.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA Titan X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 8 older
    NVIDIA Titan X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,015 vs 2,023).
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA Titan X supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA Titan X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • 97.5% larger GPU die
    NVIDIA 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 Titan X does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    NVIDIA Titan X supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA Titan X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA Titan X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA Titan X does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    NVIDIA Titan X supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA Titan X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA Titan X supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA Titan X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA Titan X does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 16.3% higher TDP
    NVIDIA 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.
  • 36.4% higher board power limit
    NVIDIA Titan X has a higher board power limit than the average graphics card (300 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 17 °C higher load temperature
    NVIDIA Titan X has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (84 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 30 dB noisier at idle
    NVIDIA Titan X has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (30 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA Titan X does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA Titan X does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 38.8% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,531 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 Titan X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,531 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1531 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA 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 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 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 Titan X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 16 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA 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 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
  • 26.2% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,417 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 Titan X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,417 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1417 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA Titan X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA Titan X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.No vs yes
  • 47.3% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA Titan X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10,008 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 Titan X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (10,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.10008 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA 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 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 Titan X?

  • Unparalleled single-GPU performance at its release, significantly outperforming the GTX 980.
  • Massive 12GB VRAM buffer that provides excellent future-proofing for high-resolution textures.
  • A capable single-card solution for 4K gaming, avoiding the stability and stuttering issues typical of SLI or CrossFire setups.
  • Highly efficient Maxwell architecture with a manageable 250W TDP and relatively quiet operation.
  • Excellent overclocking headroom that allows it to approach the performance of dual-GPU configurations.

What customers dislike about NVIDIA Titan X?

  • Extremely high launch price ($999), making it a niche luxury for most enthusiasts.
  • Runs hot quickly, often reaching an 80-84°C thermal limit that can lead to fan noise and throttling.
  • Poor double-precision compute performance (1/32 rate) compared to previous Titan generations, making it less ideal for certain professional scientific tasks.
  • The reference blower-style cooler lacks a backplate and is generally less effective than custom aftermarket coolers found on lower-tier cards.
  • Lacks support for modern features like DLSS and hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing, which impacts its long-term viability in 2024 and beyond.

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au.pcmag.com
14/12/2016
Nvidia Titan X (Pascal) Review Would you like more articles detailing the performance benchmarks specifically for gaming or deep learning workloads wi...

The Nvidia Titan X (Pascal), released in 2016 for an premium price of $1,200, stands out as an absolute powerhouse designed for uncompromising 4K gaming and heavy computational workloads. Built on a massive 471mm² GP102 die with 12GB of GDDR5X memory and 3,584 CUDA cores, it delivers unparalleled single-GPU performance that routinely outpaces the stock GTX 1080 Founders Edition by...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
13/12/2016
Nvidia Titan X (Pascal) Review - PCMag UK

The Nvidia Titan X (Pascal), released in late 2016 for £1,200, is a dual-slot, 10.5-inch graphics card powered by the GP102 GPU architecture, featuring 3,584 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR5X VRAM on a wide 384-bit memory bus. Built primarily for mass computation and ultra-enthusiast gaming, it serves as the ultimate single-GPU solution capable of hitting close to 60 frames per second...Read more

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pcmag.com
05/12/2016
Nvidia Titan X (Pascal) Review

The PCMag review of the Nvidia Titan X (Pascal) identifies it as an unmatched, high-performance graphics card featuring 12GB of GDDR5X memory and 16nm architecture, delivering elite 4K gaming and professional-grade performance that outperforms factory-overclocked GTX 1080s. Pros include exceptional processing power, efficient cooling, and a quiet operating profile. However, cons...Read more

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guru3d.com
04/08/2016
Nvidia Titan X (Pascal) Review - Guru 3d

The Nvidia Titan X (Pascal, 2016) is a powerful pro-sumer and enthusiast graphics card built on a 16nm FinFET process with 12GB of fast GDDR5X memory on a 384-bit bus. It features an impressive 3,584 active CUDA cores, offering over 11 TFLOPS of single-precision performance, which successfully establishes it as a true 4K resolution, 60 FPS gaming powerhouse. Architecturally, the...Read more

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guru3d.com
17/03/2015
Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X Review

The Guru3D review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X showcases the arrival of the "big Maxwell" GM200 GPU, the same architecture powering the professional Quadro M6000. Shifting from its initial professional positioning to target hardcore gamers, the graphics card establishes itself as a high-end flagship engineered to handle intense Ultra HD 4K gaming at a 3840x2160 resolution. It...Read more

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

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X, launched in March 2015 for $999, represents the full, uncompromised implementation of Nvidia’s 28nm second-generation Maxwell architecture (the GM200 die). Acting as a massive 50% expansion over the smaller GTX 980, this ultra-enthusiast GPU packs 3,072 processors, 192 texture units, 96 ROPs, and a massive 12GB of GDDR5 memory on a 384-bit bus. Built...Read more

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

The bit-tech review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X presents the card as a premier, ultra-enthusiast gaming powerhouse built on the 28nm Maxwell GM200 architecture. Delivering massive hardware upgrades, the card features 3,072 CUDA cores, 192 texture units, and 96 ROPs, scaling up its core processing muscle by roughly 50 percent compared to the previous flagship, the GTX 980. Its...Read more

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

The TechSpot review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X highlights a powerful Maxwell-based GPU featuring 3,072 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR5 memory, offering a 40% performance advantage over the GTX 980. Pros include excellent 4K gaming performance, remarkable power efficiency, and robust overclocking headroom, all while maintaining relatively quiet operation. Conversely, the card's...Read more

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digitalfoundry.net
10/08/2016
Nvidia Titan X Pascal review | Digital Foundry

The Nvidia Titan X Pascal delivers staggering top-tier graphics performance with a 60% cumulative average improvement over its Maxwell-powered predecessor, making it the absolute ruler of consumer GPUs at launch. Built on a 16nm FinFET process with 12 billion transistors, 3,584 CUDA cores, and 12GB of GDDR5X memory on a wide 384-bit bus, this card excels at 4K resolution where it...Read more

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m.hexus.net
27/03/2015
Review: Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X in SLI - Graphics - HEXUS.net

The HEXUS review of the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X in SLI highlights the extreme performance achieved by pairing two of these Maxwell-based, 12GB VRAM flagship graphics cards. A major pro is the setup's top-tier 4K UHD gaming performance, as it successfully delivers smooth frame pacing and easily breaks through the 100fps barrier in demanding titles like Alien: Isolation. The...Read more

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forbes.com
21/03/2015
Nvidia Titan X Graphics Card Review: Future-Proofing The 4K Game

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X (Maxwell) is a high-performance single-GPU card, delivering a 22% to 24% increase over the GTX 980 at 1440p and 4K resolutions. Pros include a massive 12GB GDDR5 framebuffer for future-proofing, efficient power usage, and quiet operation. However, the $999 price tag is a significant con, and the AMD Radeon R9 295X2 outperforms it by up to 22% at 4K for...Read more

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

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X is a highly capable graphics card powered by the GM200 "Big Maxwell" architecture, which provides a massive 50% specification boost over the GTX 980 in CUDA cores (3,072), ROPs (96), and memory bandwidth. Its standout feature is a gargantuan 12GB of GDDR5 VRAM, offering exceptional future-proofing and making it uniquely suited for extreme resolutions...Read more

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pcmag.com
18/03/2015
Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X Review - PCMag

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X is a top-tier Maxwell-architecture GPU that provides unmatched single-chip 4K gaming performance, earning an Editors' Choice award for its ability to deliver smooth ultra-high-definition gaming without SLI complexities. Key advantages include its quiet operation, reasonable 250-watt TDP, and its status as the fastest single-GPU card available at...Read more

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techpowerup.com
17/03/2015
NVIDIA GeForce Titan X 12 GB Review

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X is recognized as the fastest single-GPU at launch, delivering a 33% performance increase over the GTX 980 with its 28 nm GM200 architecture and 12 GB GDDR5 VRAM. The card is noted for its high efficiency, solid performance in 4K, and support for HDMI 2.0 and Quad SLI. However, the review highlights drawbacks including the steep $999 price point and the...Read more

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computerbild.de
19/11/2016
Nvidia Titan X: Die schnellste Grafikkarte der Welt im Test

The Computer Bild review concludes that the Nvidia Titan X is an exceptionally powerful but financially unjustifiable graphics card for the average consumer, retailing at a staggering 1,300 Euros. Built on Nvidia's "Pascal" architecture, it blows past the previous top-tier model, the GeForce GTX 1080, delivering a massive 22 percent increase in speed. The performance is driven by...Read more

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gamestar.de
17/03/2015
Nvidia Geforce GTX Titan X - Titanen-Karte mit 12 GByte VRAM

The Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X is a premium, enthusiast-focused desktop graphics card based on the 28-nanometer GM200 "Maxwell" architecture, commanding a steep launch price of €1,149. Designed as a high-performance flagship to replace the original Kepler-based Titan, it is heavily tailored toward demanding gamers looking to push ultra-high configurations and 4K resolutions. To...Read more

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gamestar.de
02/08/2016
Nvidia Titan X - Ersteindruck mit Spiele-Benchmarks

Nvidia Titan X Review Summary The Nvidia Titan X features the 16 nm Pascal architecture (GP102 chip), packing 3,584 shader units and a massive 12.0 GB of GDDR5X VRAM on a 384-bit interface. In 4K gaming benchmarks, it delivers top-tier performance, outperforming the factory-overclocked Zotac GTX 1080 AMP Extreme by up to 20% in titles like Far Cry Primal, Rise of the Tomb Raider,...Read more

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hd-tecnologia.com
24/04/2015
Review Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X

The review by HD Tecnología highlights the Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan X as a revolutionary, enthusiast-grade graphics card that transitions the Titan lineup to the Maxwell architecture using the 28nm GM200-400-A1 core. Physically engineered with a massive 601 mm² die size and 8 billion transistors, the card delivers roughly 1.5 times the overall hardware specifications of the...Read more

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noticias3d.com
17/03/2015
NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X

The Noticias3D review highlights the NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X as a high-end powerhouse built on the Maxwell GM200 architecture, boasting 3,072 CUDA cores and a massive 12 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. The card's primary pros center around its extreme performance potential, offering a robust 384-bit memory interface that yields a 50% increase in bandwidth over the GTX 980, making it an ideal...Read more

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tweakers.net
09/03/2017
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Review - Op eenzame hoogte met de Titan X

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Founders Edition delivers top-tier performance that aligns closely with the much more expensive Titan X, making it a powerful solution for 4K gaming at ultra settings. Built on the 16nm Pascal architecture with 3,584 CUDA cores, it features an unconventional 11GB of GDDR5X VRAM running on a 352-bit bus. Despite having 1GB less memory than the Titan X,...Read more

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