TITAN RTX vs Radeon RX 6700 XT
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 Radeon RX 6700 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN RTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6700 XT.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6700 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $230 versus $1,203.96 for the TITAN RTX, it costs 81% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 414.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+414.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,203.96) | ✅More affordable ($230) |
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 Radeon RX 6700 XT
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.
Radeon RX 6700 XT
The Radeon RX 6700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,754 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The TITAN RTX scores 20,095 and the Radeon RX 6700 XT reaches 19,754 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 6700 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (TITAN RTX) vs 40 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) with 576 Tensor cores.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095+2% | 19,754 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+80% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS+23% | 13.21 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2581 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+80% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+800% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+100% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+80% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6700 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The TITAN RTX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN RTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT has 12 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — a 75% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (TITAN RTX) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s+75% | 384 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 (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX) vs VCE (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (Radeon RX 6700 XT).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | VCE |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | UVD |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the Radeon RX 6700 XT's 230W — a 19.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6700 XT). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W | 230W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8 | 85.9+20% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the Radeon RX 6700 XT launched at $479 and now averages $230. The Radeon RX 6700 XT costs 80.9% less ($974 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 85.9 (Radeon RX 6700 XT) — the Radeon RX 6700 XT offers 414.4% better value. The Radeon RX 6700 XT is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 6700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $479-81% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96 | $230-81% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 85.9+414% |
| Codename | TU102 | Navi 22 |
| Release | December 18 2018 | March 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #91 | #80 |
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