GeForce GTX TITAN Black vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 53.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX TITAN Black.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-53.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+53.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $120), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 53.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GTX TITAN Black.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 53.8%. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,177 | 14,114+54% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+50% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.645 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz | 1680 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+100% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 1.9 MB+726% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 3 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 36.7 | 88.2+140% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 53.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $349-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5 | 117.6+54% |
| Codename | GK110B | TU106 |
| Release | February 18 2014 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #288 | #168 |
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