Quadro RTX 6000 vs TITAN Xp
Quadro RTX 6000
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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 Per Dollar Quadro RTX 6000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 6000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 6000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The TITAN Xp lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN Xp is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The TITAN Xp offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $1,800 for the Quadro RTX 6000, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1158% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1158%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 Quadro RTX 6000 and TITAN Xp
Quadro RTX 6000
The Quadro RTX 6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,887 points. Launch price was $6,299.
TITAN Xp
The TITAN Xp is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1405 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,752 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 6000 scores 17,887 and the TITAN Xp reaches 18,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 6000 is built on Turing while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,887 | 18,752+5% |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+20% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+34% | 12.15 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+12% | 1582 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 288+20% | 240 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+221% | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 6000 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN Xp has 12 GB. The Quadro RTX 6000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 40.2% advantage for the Quadro RTX 6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the Quadro RTX 6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+40% | 547.7 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP10 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP10 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 6000 draws 260W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 3.9% difference. The TITAN Xp is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 600W (TITAN Xp). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 250W-4% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.8 | 75.0+9% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 6000 launched at $6300 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199 and now averages $150. The TITAN Xp costs 91.7% less ($1650 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.9 (Quadro RTX 6000) vs 125.0 (TITAN Xp) — the TITAN Xp offers 1162.6% better value. The Quadro RTX 6000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 6000 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6300 | $1199-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $150-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.9 | 125.0+1163% |
| Codename | TU102 | GP102 |
| Release | August 13 2018 | April 6 2017 |
| Ranking | #99 | #87 |
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