Titan X PascalvsGeForce RTX 4090
The GeForce RTX 4090 is a modern flagship for 4K gaming and creative work, while the Titan X Pascal is an older enthusiast card built for high-end workloads of its time.
Titan X Pascal
Pascal · TSMC 16 nm · 2016
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GeForce RTX 4090
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The GeForce RTX 4090 is the clear winner for anyone needing top-tier performance, leaving the Titan X Pascal far behind.
For budget buyers, the Titan X Pascal is the smarter pick if you can find it cheap for older games.
The Titan X Pascal is the right choice when you need a low-power card for a legacy system or basic 1080p gaming.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Titan X Pascal better than the RTX 4090?
Overall the RTX 4090 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (92 vs 33 out of 100), so it leads the Titan X Pascal in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4090 than the Titan X Pascal?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4090 is roughly 179% faster than the Titan X Pascal overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the Titan X Pascal or the RTX 4090?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4090. If the Titan X Pascal is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.