
TITAN V vs Quadro RTX 8000

TITAN V
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 8000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 8000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The TITAN V lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN V 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 V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Volta) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The TITAN V offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,045 versus $9,999 for the Quadro RTX 8000, it costs 90% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 864% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+864%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,045) | ⚠️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 V and Quadro RTX 8000

TITAN V
The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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 V scores 20,077 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 V is built on Volta while the Quadro RTX 8000 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (TITAN V) vs 4,608 (Quadro RTX 8000). Raw compute: 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 8000). Boost clocks: 1455 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,077 | 19,927 |
| Architecture | Volta | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+11% | 4608 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.9 TFLOPS | 16.31 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 1455 MHz | 1770 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 320+11% | 288 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+67% | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB | 6 MB+33% |
| Tensor Cores | 640+11% | 576 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN V | 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 | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN V comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 8000 has 48 GB. The Quadro RTX 8000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 653 GB/s (TITAN V) vs 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX 8000) — a 17.6% advantage for the Quadro RTX 8000. Bus width: 3072-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4.5 MB (TITAN V) vs 6 MB (Quadro RTX 8000) — the Quadro RTX 8000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 48 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 653 GB/s | 768 GB/s+18% |
| Bus Width | 3072-bit+700% | 384-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4.5 MB | 6 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (TITAN V) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 8000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 8000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 8000).
| Feature | TITAN V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN V draws 250W versus the Quadro RTX 8000's 260W — a 3.9% difference. The TITAN V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN V) 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: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | TITAN V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-4% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3+5% | 76.6 |
Value Analysis
The TITAN V launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $1045, while the Quadro RTX 8000 launched at $9999 and now averages $9999. The TITAN V costs 89.5% less ($8954 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (TITAN V) vs 2.0 (Quadro RTX 8000) — the TITAN V offers 860% better value. The Quadro RTX 8000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | TITAN V | Quadro RTX 8000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999-70% | $9999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1045-90% | $9999 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.2+860% | 2.0 |
| Codename | GV100 | TU102 |
| Release | December 7 2017 | August 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #109 | #78 |
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