Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
VS
GeForce GTX TITAN X

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition vs GeForce GTX TITAN X

AMD

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

2017Core: 1382 MHzBoost: 1600 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1075 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
137%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
132%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
130%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
120%
#50
118%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
116%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
113%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
112%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
110%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
106%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
104%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
100%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
99%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
97%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
97%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
94%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
93%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
85%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
81%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
71%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
68%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (268mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX TITAN X holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 23.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+23.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)
More affordable ($120)

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 Radeon Vega Frontier Edition and GeForce GTX TITAN X

AMD

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1382 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,753 points. Launch price was $999.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX TITAN X

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,621 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition scores 12,753 and the GeForce GTX TITAN X reaches 12,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX TITAN X uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Raw compute: 13.11 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 6.691 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
G3D Mark Score
12,753+1%
12,621
Architecture
GCN 5.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
4096+33%
3072
Compute (TFLOPS)
13.11 TFLOPS+96%
6.691 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1600 MHz+49%
1075 MHz
ROPs
64
96+50%
TMUs
256+33%
192
L1 Cache
1 MB
1.1 MB+10%
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN X) — the Radeon Vega Frontier Edition has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
12 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
336 GB/s
Bus Width
System
384-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
DirectX
12.1
12 (FL 12_1)
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 2nd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX TITAN X).

FeatureRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
Encoder
VCE 4.0
NVENC 2nd gen
Decoder
UVD 7.0
NVDEC 2nd gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN X's 250W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX TITAN X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN X). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 268mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 83°C.

FeatureRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
TDP
300W
250W-17%
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
600W
Power Connector
Integrated
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
268mm
267mm
Height
105mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
83°C-2%
Perf/Watt
42.5
50.5+19%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX TITAN X launched at $999 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX TITAN X costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.0 (Radeon Vega Frontier Edition) vs 105.2 (GeForce GTX TITAN X) — the GeForce GTX TITAN X offers 23.8% better value. The Radeon Vega Frontier Edition is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon Vega Frontier EditionGeForce GTX TITAN X
MSRP
$999
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$120-20%
Performance per Dollar
85.0
105.2+24%
Codename
Vega 10
GM200
Release
June 27 2017
March 17 2015
Ranking
#203
#209