RTX 5080 vs TITAN X (Pascal) for Blender
Compare RTX 5080 and TITAN X (Pascal) for Blender Cycles. See benchmark performance, VRAM, power ratings and checked prices side by side. RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 968.8%.
Fastest in Cycles
RTX 5080
969% faster than TITAN X (Pascal)
Most VRAM
RTX 5080
33% more VRAM than TITAN X (Pascal)
Lowest power draw
TITAN X (Pascal)
31% lower rating than RTX 5080
Cheapest
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Best value for money
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GPU comparison
Key specifications for Blender rendering.
| Spec | RTX 5080 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $1,639.99 Checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price unavailable No current offer matches your preferences. |
| Value for money | 5.57 | N/A |
| Blender benchmark score | 9,128.28 +969% | 854.08 |
| VRAM | 16 GB More headroom for complex scenes+33% | 12 GB Meets Blender’s recommended VRAM |
| System PSU | 850 W Manufacturer requirement | 600 W Secondary source suggestion−29% |
| Performance | ||
| CUDA cores | 10,752 +200% | 3,584 |
| Boost clock | 2617 MHz +71% | 1531 MHz |
| RT cores | 84 | N/A |
| Tensor cores | 336 | N/A |
| Memory | ||
| Memory bandwidth | 960 GB/s +100% | 480.4 GB/s |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR5X |
| Memory bus | 256-bit | 384-bit +50% |
| Platform | ||
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Render support | OptiX, CUDA | OptiX, CUDA |
| TDP | 360 W | 250 W −31% |
| Release year | 2025 | 2016 |
Blender Cycles benchmarks
Estimated seconds / frame Lower is faster
RTX 5080
Blender 5.2.0 · OptiX · 311 runs
TITAN X (Pascal)
Blender 4.3.0 · OptiX · 30 runs
Junkshop
Monster
Classroom
Which GPU should you choose for Blender?
RTX 5080 is the stronger Blender rendering pick here based on benchmark score.
Cycles rendering performance
RTX 5080 leads by 968.8% in the Renderjuice Blender benchmark model (9,128 vs 854). For render-time-first decisions, that is the card to prioritize.
VRAM and scene capacity
RTX 5080 has more scene headroom with 16 GB of VRAM versus 12 GB on TITAN X (Pascal). That matters most for large environments, dense geometry, high-resolution textures, and less optimized production files.
Power ratings and cooling
TITAN X (Pascal) is the lower-power option at 250 W TDP, compared with 360 W for RTX 5080. If render speed is close, that can make TITAN X (Pascal) easier to cool and run quietly.
Is the upgrade worthwhile?
RTX 5080 is both the newer and faster Blender rendering choice here. The main reason to choose TITAN X (Pascal) would be price, availability, existing ownership, or a specific workstation requirement.
Comparison summary
RTX 5080 leads the Blender benchmark score by 968.8%.
Fastest in Cycles: RTX 5080 969% faster than TITAN X (Pascal).
Most VRAM: RTX 5080 33% more VRAM than TITAN X (Pascal).
Lowest power draw: TITAN X (Pascal) 31% lower rating than RTX 5080.
Cheapest: Cannot compare Price unavailable for some GPUs.
Best value for money: Cannot compare Price or benchmark unavailable for some GPUs.
RTX 5080 has 16 GB of VRAM, while TITAN X (Pascal) has 12 GB, which matters when scenes, textures, or geometry get heavier.
If you are deciding between these cards for Blender, focus first on Blender benchmark score, VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, and whether your scenes are likely to benefit more from raw speed or extra memory headroom. The comparison table above keeps those tradeoffs in one place.