GeForce GTX TITAN Black
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTX TITAN Black vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

2014Core: 889 MHzBoost: 980 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 121.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX TITAN Black.

InsightGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-121.3%)
Leading raw performance (+121.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 57% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 5.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+5.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($120)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

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 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 121.3%. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
9,177
20,312+121%
Architecture
Kepler
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2880
4864+69%
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.645 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+187%
Boost Clock
980 MHz
1665 MHz+70%
ROPs
48
80+67%
TMUs
240+58%
152
L1 Cache
0.23 MB
4.8 MB+1987%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
4 MB+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s
448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width
384-bit+50%
256-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
4 MB+167%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.0
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
NVENC 1.0
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
250W
200W-20%
Recommended PSU
600W
600W
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
8-pin
Length
267mm
242mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
36.7
101.6+177%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black costs 57.1% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers 5.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN BlackGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$999
$399-60%
Avg Price (30d)
$120-57%
$280
Performance per Dollar
76.5+6%
72.5
Codename
GK110B
GA104
Release
February 18 2014
December 1 2020
Ranking
#288
#73