TITAN RTX vs RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+1100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (2 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $1,450 for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 17.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN RTX | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,203.96) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450) |
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 RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
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.
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 720 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,669 points.
Graphics Performance
The TITAN RTX scores 20,095 and the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation reaches 20,669 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 6,144 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 72 RT cores (TITAN RTX) vs 48 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) with 576 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,095 | 20,669+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608 | 6144+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.31 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+18% |
| Boost Clock | 1770 MHz+13% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+50% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 6 MB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 72+50% | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 576+200% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN RTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has 2 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 280 GB/s (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — a 140% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (TITAN RTX) vs 48 MB (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+1100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 ECC |
| Memory Bandwidth | 672 GB/s+140% | 280 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+140% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB | 48 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12.2 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (4th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation's 70W — a 120% difference. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 750W (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | TITAN RTX | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 280W | 70W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 116mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.8 | 295.3+311% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $1203.96, while the RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation launched at $1999 and now averages $1450. The TITAN RTX costs 17% less ($246 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (TITAN RTX) vs 14.3 (RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation) — the TITAN RTX offers 16.8% better value. The RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | TITAN RTX | RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $1999-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1203.96-17% | $1450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 16.7+17% | 14.3 |
| Codename | TU102 | AD104 |
| Release | December 18 2018 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #91 | #71 |
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