GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs Radeon RX 480

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 GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 480.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 480 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $400), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 605.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+605.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅More affordable ($55)

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.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 480 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN Z and Radeon RX 480

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.

Radeon RX 480

The Radeon RX 480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,546 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 8,811 and the Radeon RX 480 reaches 8,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 480 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 480). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1266 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
G3D Mark Score	8,811+3%	8,546
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	5760 ×2+150%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.046 TFLOPS ×2	5.834 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock	876 MHz	1266 MHz+45%
ROPs	48 ×2+50%	32
TMUs	240 ×2+67%	144
L1 Cache	240 KB	576 KB+140%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 480 has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 480) — a 1213.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 480) — the Radeon RX 480 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s x2+31%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit x2+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 480). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 480). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 480).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375W versus the Radeon RX 480's 150W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon RX 480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 500W (Radeon RX 480). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Radeon RX 480
TDP	375W	150W-60%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	240mm
Height	111mm	95mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	23.5	57.0+143%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX 480 launched at $229 and now averages $55. The Radeon RX 480 costs 86.3% less ($345 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 155.4 (Radeon RX 480) — the Radeon RX 480 offers 606.4% better value. The Radeon RX 480 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).