GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs Radeon RX 5600M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

2014Core: 705 MHzBoost: 876 MHz
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AMD

Radeon RX 5600M

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 MHz
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GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs Radeon RX 5600M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs Radeon RX 5600M FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs Radeon RX 5600M: 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

  • 13.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2014 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 150% higher power demand at 375W vs 150W.

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 150W instead of 375W, a 225W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX TITAN Z across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 5600M instead at 8,857 vs 8,811, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 5600M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) and FSR Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX TITAN Z is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX TITAN Z makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 5600M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs Radeon RX 5600M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 8,811 and the Radeon RX 5600M reaches 8,857 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN ZRadeon RX 5600M
G3D Mark Score
8,811
8,857
Architecture
Kepler
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
5760 ×2+150%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.046 TFLOPS ×2
5.829 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock
876 MHz
1265 MHz+44%
ROPs
48 ×2
64+33%
TMUs
240 ×2+67%
144
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5600M is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce GTX TITAN Z gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 5600M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN ZRadeon RX 5600M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600M carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX TITAN Z gives you 100% 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 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) — a 1067.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Memory bus width is 384-bit x2 on the GeForce GTX TITAN Z and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 5600M. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN ZRadeon RX 5600M
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+100%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s x2+17%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit x2+100%
192-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
3 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN ZRadeon RX 5600M
DirectX
12
12.1
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M). 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 5600M).

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN ZRadeon RX 5600M
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
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375W versus the Radeon RX 5600M's 150W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon RX 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600M). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 90°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN ZRadeon RX 5600M
TDP
375W
150W-60%
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-11%
90°C
Perf/Watt
23.5
59.0+151%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 5600M (2020 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX TITAN ZRadeon RX 5600M
MSRP
$2999
Codename
GK110B
Navi 10
Release
May 28 2014
July 7 2020
Ranking
#300
#295

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