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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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 580.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $59 (vs $400), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 577% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+577%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($59) |
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 580
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 580
The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 8,811 and the Radeon RX 580 reaches 8,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1340 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,811 | 8,799 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 5760 ×2+150% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 | 6.175 TFLOPS+22% |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 1340 MHz+53% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580 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 580) — 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 580) — the Radeon RX 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580). 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 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| 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 VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st gen | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon RX 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 375W | 185W-51% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 500W-29% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 3 | 2-33% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 23.5 | 47.6+103% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 and now averages $59. The Radeon RX 580 costs 85.3% less ($341 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 577.7% better value. The Radeon RX 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX TITAN Z | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $229-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $59-85% |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.0 | 149.1+578% |
| Codename | GK110B | Polaris 20 |
| Release | May 28 2014 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #300 | #301 |
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