TITAN RTX vs Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
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 9060 XT 16GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The TITAN RTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN RTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4 (2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $1,203.96 for the TITAN RTX, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 243.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+243.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,203.96) | ✅More affordable ($349) |
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 9060 XT 16GB
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 9060 XT 16GB
The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the RDNA 4 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2530 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The TITAN RTX scores 20,095 and the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB reaches 20,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB uses RDNA 4, both on 12 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 2530 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095 | 20,024 |
| Architecture | Turing | RDNA 4 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+125% | 2048 |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz | 2530 MHz+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| 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 9060 XT 16GB has 16 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — a 110% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s+110% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+200% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| 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 VCN 5.0 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs VCN 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | VCN 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | VCN 5.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB's 75W — a 115.5% difference. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 550W (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W | 75W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 550W-15% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8 | 267.0+272% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB costs 71% less ($855 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 57.4 (Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB) — the Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB offers 243.7% better value. The Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $349-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96 | $349-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7 | 57.4+244% |
| Codename | TU102 | — |
| Release | December 18 2018 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #91 | #45 |
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