GeForce GTX TITAN Black vs GeForce GTX 780 Ti
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $42 (vs $120), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 194.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($42) |
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 GeForce GTX 780 Ti
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 and the GeForce GTX 780 Ti reaches 9,469 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Raw compute: 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 928 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,177 | 9,469+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880 | 2880 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.645 TFLOPS+6% | 5.345 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz+6% | 928 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 240 | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 3 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 TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+100% | 3 GB |
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 780 Ti's 250W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 83°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 80°C-4% | 83°C |
| Perf/Watt | 36.7 | 37.9+3% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 and now averages $42. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 65% less ($78 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 225.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 194.8% better value. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $699-30% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $42-65% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5 | 225.5+195% |
| Codename | GK110B | GK110B |
| Release | February 18 2014 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #288 | #278 |
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