TITAN RTX vs Quadro RTX 8000
TITAN RTX
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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 Quadro RTX 8000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN RTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX 8000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The TITAN RTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,203.96 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 737.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+737.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,203.96) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($9,999) |
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 Quadro RTX 8000
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.
Quadro RTX 8000
The Quadro RTX 8000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 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: 19,927 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Graphics Performance
The TITAN RTX scores 20,095 and the Quadro RTX 8000 reaches 19,927 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1770 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (TITAN RTX) vs 72 (Quadro RTX 8000) with 576 Tensor cores vs 576.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095 | 19,927 |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 16.31 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 1770 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 288 | 288 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72 | 72 |
| Tensor Cores | 576 | 576 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN RTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 14.3% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | 48 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s | 768 GB/s+14% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 7.4% difference. The Quadro RTX 8000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 650W (Quadro RTX 8000). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W | 260W-7% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8 | 76.6+7% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 and now averages $9999. The TITAN RTX costs 88% less ($8795 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the TITAN RTX offers 735% better value.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499-75% | $9999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96-88% | $9999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+735% | 2.0 |
| Codename | TU102 | TU102 |
| Release | December 18 2018 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #91 | #78 |
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