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GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5500 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5500 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 Radeon RX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 versus $400 for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z, it costs 73% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 264.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($110) |
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 Radeon RX 5500
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 5500
The Radeon RX 5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,837 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 8,811 and the Radeon RX 5500 reaches 8,837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,811 | 8,837 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 5760 ×2+309% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 | 5.196 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 1845 MHz+111% |
| ROPs | 48 ×2+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240 ×2+173% | 88 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 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 (Radeon RX 5500) — a 1400.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.2+20% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375W versus the Radeon RX 5500's 110W — a 109.3% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 180mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 110W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 450W-36% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 180mm |
| Height | 111mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.5 | 80.3+242% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX 5500 launched at $179 and now averages $110. The Radeon RX 5500 costs 72.5% less ($290 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 80.3 (Radeon RX 5500) — the Radeon RX 5500 offers 265% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 5500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $179-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $110-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.0 | 80.3+265% |
| Codename | GK110B | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 28 2014 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #300 | #297 |
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