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.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs GeForce RTX 3070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs GeForce RTX 3070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

2014

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2014 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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501% HIGHER MSRP
$2,999 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.9 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅100.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $2,500 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1412.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.9 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 100.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 151.6% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 8,811), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 28nm, 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2014. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,500 cheaper on MSRP at $499 vs $2,999, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1412.4% (44.4 vs 2.9), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs GeForce RTX 3070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 8,811 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 151.6%. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	8,811	22,172+152%
Architecture	Kepler	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	5760 ×2	5888+2%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.046 TFLOPS ×2	20.31 TFLOPS+302%
Boost Clock	876 MHz	1725 MHz+97%
ROPs	48 ×2	96+100%
TMUs	240 ×2+30%	184
L1 Cache	0.23 MB	5.8 MB+2422%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX TITAN Z is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 carries 8 GB. GeForce GTX TITAN Z gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 650.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Memory bus width is 384-bit x2 on the GeForce GTX TITAN Z and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s x2	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	384-bit x2+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.0	1.4+40%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 52.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	375W	220W-41%
Recommended PSU	700W	650W-7%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	242mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	23.5	100.8+329%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z came in at $2999, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3070 was 83.4% cheaper ($2500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.9 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1431% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP	$2999	$499-83%
Performance per Dollar	2.9	44.4+1431%
Codename	GK110B	GA104
Release	May 28 2014	September 1 2020
Ranking	#300	#63

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