TITAN RTX vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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 TITAN RTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 42.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+42.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-42.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $1,203.96 for the TITAN RTX, it costs 90% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 604.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+604.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,203.96) | ✅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 TITAN RTX and GeForce RTX 2060
TITAN RTX
The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.
GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the TITAN RTX scores 20,095 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the TITAN RTX leads by 42.4%. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (TITAN RTX) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 576 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095+42% | 14,114 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+140% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+153% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+5% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 288+140% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+137% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+140% | 30 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+140% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN RTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 100% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (TITAN RTX) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+300% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s+100% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 54.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 72.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W | 160W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 116mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8 | 88.2+23% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 90% less ($1084 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 604.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $349-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96 | $120-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 117.6+604% |
| Codename | TU102 | TU106 |
| Release | December 18 2018 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #91 | #168 |
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