GeForce GTX TITAN Black vs Arc 7-Core iGPU
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Arc 7-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Core iGPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN Black and Arc 7-Core iGPU
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.
Arc 7-Core iGPU
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 and the Arc 7-Core iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the Arc 7-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,177 | 9,349+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+41043% | 7 |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz | 2200 MHz+124% |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 1.3 MB+465% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the Arc 7-Core iGPU's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 95.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 15W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-16% | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 36.7 | 623.3+1598% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $199-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK110B | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | February 18 2014 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #288 | #375 |
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