GeForce GTX Titan vs Radeon Pro Duo
GeForce GTX Titan
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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 Radeon Pro Duo
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX Titan offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX Titan holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $799), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1025.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1025.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($70) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($799) |
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 and Radeon Pro Duo
GeForce GTX Titan
The GeForce GTX Titan is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 19 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,181 points. Launch price was $999.
Radeon Pro Duo
The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX Titan scores 8,181 and the Radeon Pro Duo reaches 8,299 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX Titan is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro Duo uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,688 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo). Raw compute: 4.709 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,181 | 8,299+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2688 | 4096 ×2+52% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.709 TFLOPS | 8.192 TFLOPS ×2+74% |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 1000 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64 ×2+33% |
| TMUs | 224 | 256 ×2+14% |
| L1 Cache | 0.22 MB | 1 MB+355% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Duo has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro Duo offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro Duo) — the Radeon Pro Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.1+10% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX Titan) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro Duo).
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX Titan draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro Duo's 350W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce GTX Titan is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 500W (Radeon Pro Duo). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7+38% | 23.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX Titan launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $70, while the Radeon Pro Duo launched at $1499 and now averages $799. The GeForce GTX Titan costs 91.2% less ($729 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 116.9 (GeForce GTX Titan) vs 10.4 (Radeon Pro Duo) — the GeForce GTX Titan offers 1024% better value. The Radeon Pro Duo is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX Titan | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999-33% | $1499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $70-91% | $799 |
| Performance per Dollar | 116.9+1024% | 10.4 |
| Codename | GK110 | Capsaicin |
| Release | February 19 2013 | April 26 2016 |
| Ranking | #311 | #309 |
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