TITAN RTX vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the TITAN RTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $1,203.96 for the TITAN RTX, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 334.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+334.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,203.96) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 3060 Ti
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 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The TITAN RTX scores 20,095 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti reaches 20,312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (TITAN RTX) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 576 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095 | 20,312+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 4864+6% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+6% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 288+89% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 4.8 MB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+89% | 38 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+279% | 152 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 50% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (TITAN RTX) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s+50% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 33.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W | 200W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 116mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8 | 101.6+42% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 76.7% less ($924 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 334.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $399-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96 | $280-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 72.5+334% |
| Codename | TU102 | GA104 |
| Release | December 18 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #91 | #73 |
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