
GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

GeForce GTX TITAN X
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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 Vega Frontier Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (268mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX TITAN X holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 23.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 X and Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

GeForce GTX TITAN X
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,621 points. Launch price was $999.

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN X scores 12,621 and the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition reaches 12,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Raw compute: 6.691 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1600 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,621 | 12,753+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4096+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.691 TFLOPS | 13.11 TFLOPS+96% |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 1600 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192 | 256+33% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+10% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 4 MB (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) — the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 12.1 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd gen | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd gen | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN X draws 250W versus the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 268mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 268mm |
| Height | 111mm | 105mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 83°C-2% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 50.5+19% | 42.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX TITAN X launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition launched at $999 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX TITAN X costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 105.2 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) vs 85.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) — the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 23.8% better value. The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon Vega Frontier Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-20% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 105.2+24% | 85.0 |
| Codename | GM200 | Vega 10 |
| Release | March 17 2015 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #209 | #203 |
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