RTX A4000
VS
TITAN Xp

RTX A4000 vs TITAN Xp

NVIDIA

RTX A4000

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz
VS

TITAN Xp

2017Core: 1405 MHzBoost: 1582 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 RTX A4000

#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
132%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
131%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
126%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
123%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
107%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
103%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
101%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
100%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
97%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
95%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
87%
#50
86%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
84%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
82%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
82%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
80%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
77%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
76%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
73%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A4000 uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the TITAN Xp.

InsightRTX A4000TITAN Xp
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The TITAN Xp offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 613.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRTX A4000TITAN Xp
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+613.6%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,111)
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 RTX A4000 and TITAN Xp

NVIDIA

RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

NVIDIA

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 RTX A4000 scores 19,463 and the TITAN Xp reaches 18,752 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000 is built on Ampere while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

FeatureRTX A4000TITAN Xp
G3D Mark Score
19,463+4%
18,752
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
6144+60%
3840
Compute (TFLOPS)
19.17 TFLOPS+58%
12.15 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1560 MHz
1582 MHz+1%
ROPs
96
96
TMUs
192
240+25%
L1 Cache
6 MB+329%
1.4 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRTX A4000TITAN 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RTX A4000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN Xp has 12 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 22.3% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the RTX A4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRTX A4000TITAN Xp
VRAM Capacity
16 GB+33%
12 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
547.7 GB/s+22%
Bus Width
192-bit
384-bit+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB+33%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRTX A4000TITAN Xp
DirectX
12.2+2%
12.0
Vulkan
1.2+9%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).

FeatureRTX A4000TITAN Xp
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 5.0
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The RTX A4000 draws 140W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX A4000) vs 600W (TITAN Xp). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRTX A4000TITAN Xp
TDP
140W-44%
250W
Recommended PSU
650W
600W-8%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
241mm
267mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
139.0+85%
75.0
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Value Analysis

The RTX A4000 launched at $1111 MSRP and currently averages $1111, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199 and now averages $150. The TITAN Xp costs 86.5% less ($961 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.5 (RTX A4000) vs 125.0 (TITAN Xp) — the TITAN Xp offers 614.3% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureRTX A4000TITAN Xp
MSRP
$1111-7%
$1199
Avg Price (30d)
$1111
$150-86%
Performance per Dollar
17.5
125.0+614%
Codename
GA104
GP102
Release
April 12 2021
April 6 2017
Ranking
#85
#87