GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs Arc A550M
GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A550M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A550M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A550M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Z and Arc A550M
GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 28 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 705 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 5760 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,811 points. Launch price was $2,999.
Arc A550M
The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 8,811 and the Arc A550M reaches 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is built on Kepler while the Arc A550M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 2,048 (Arc A550M). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,811 | 9,000+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5760 ×2+181% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 | 8.397 TFLOPS+66% |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 2050 MHz+134% |
| ROPs | 48 ×2 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 240 ×2+88% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 3 MB+1204% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 8 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A550M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) — a 1400.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 8 MB (Arc A550M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s x2+50% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit x2+200% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 8 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.3+30% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs QuickSync (Xe). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375W versus the Arc A550M's 60W — a 144.8% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 500W (Arc A550M). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 60W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 500W-29% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 23.5 | 150.0+538% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | — |
| Codename | GK110B | DG2-512 |
| Release | May 28 2014 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #300 | #279 |
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