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GeForce GTX TITAN Black
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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 Radeon R9 390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (277mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 390X holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $120), it costs 42% less, resulting in a 73.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+73.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($70) |
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 Radeon R9 390X
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.
Radeon R9 390X
The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 and the Radeon R9 390X reaches 9,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Raw compute: 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,177 | 9,278+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+2% | 2816 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.645 TFLOPS | 5.914 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz | 1050 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 240+36% | 176 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 704 KB+193% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390X has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon R9 390X) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon R9 390X. Bus width: 384-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) — the GeForce GTX TITAN Black has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 384 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 512-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 (12_0) |
| 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 VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 277mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-9% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-20% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 277mm |
| Height | 111mm | 129mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 36.7+9% | 33.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 and now averages $70. The Radeon R9 390X costs 41.7% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 73.2% better value. The Radeon R9 390X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Black | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $429-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $70-42% |
| Performance per Dollar | 76.5 | 132.5+73% |
| Codename | GK110B | Grenada |
| Release | February 18 2014 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #288 | #287 |
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