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 GTX 780 Ti

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.5 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX TITAN Black across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

2014

Why buy it

✅18.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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42.9% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.2 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

2013

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.5 vs 9.2 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅18.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX TITAN Black across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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42.9% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.2 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX TITAN Black better than GeForce GTX 780 Ti?

Yes. GeForce GTX TITAN Black is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 18.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 6 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2014 instead of 2013, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX TITAN Black is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX TITAN Black is about 42.9% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $699 MSRP, and you are getting 18.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (9,177 vs 9,469). GeForce GTX 780 Ti really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 780 Ti make more sense than GeForce GTX TITAN Black?

Yes. GeForce GTX 780 Ti is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $699 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX TITAN Black. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX TITAN Black currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (9,177 vs 9,469) and 18.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 780 Ti still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 GTX 780 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX TITAN Black Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
1080p
low	89 FPS	90 FPS
medium	74 FPS	78 FPS
high	59 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	75 FPS
medium	59 FPS	65 FPS
high	43 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	30 FPS
medium	26 FPS	27 FPS
high	19 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
1080p
low	171 FPS	172 FPS
medium	143 FPS	150 FPS
high	113 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	115 FPS
medium	85 FPS	89 FPS
high	65 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	49 FPS	50 FPS
medium	39 FPS	40 FPS
high	34 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	27 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
1080p
low	426 FPS	413 FPS
medium	341 FPS	330 FPS
high	284 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	213 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	310 FPS
medium	256 FPS	248 FPS
high	213 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	155 FPS
4K
low	213 FPS	206 FPS
medium	170 FPS	165 FPS
high	142 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	103 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
1080p
low	145 FPS	226 FPS
medium	115 FPS	189 FPS
high	96 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	105 FPS	171 FPS
medium	85 FPS	146 FPS
high	71 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	98 FPS
medium	47 FPS	76 FPS
high	37 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Ti and GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 889 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,177 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 9,469 and the GeForce GTX TITAN Black reaches 9,177 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX TITAN Black uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 980 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
G3D Mark Score	9,469+3%	9,177
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880	2880
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS	5.645 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	928 MHz	980 MHz+6%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	240	240
L1 Cache	240 KB	240 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Black has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	6 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	336 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN Black's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX TITAN Black
TDP	250W	250W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	83°C	80°C-4%
Perf/Watt	37.9+3%	36.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 30% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 13.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 9.2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 46.7% better value. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).