TITAN V vs 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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The TITAN RTX uses modern memory architecture. The TITAN RTX 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 RTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 TITAN V.
| Insight | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Volta) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR 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 V offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,045 versus $1,203.96 for the TITAN RTX, it costs 13% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,045) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,203.96) |
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 TITAN RTX
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The TITAN V scores 20,077 and the TITAN RTX reaches 20,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN V is built on Volta while the TITAN RTX uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (TITAN V) vs 4,608 (TITAN RTX). Raw compute: 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V) vs 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX). Boost clocks: 1455 MHz vs 1770 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,077 | 20,095 |
| 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 | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TITAN RTX has 24 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 653 GB/s (TITAN V) vs 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) — a 2.9% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 3072-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4.5 MB (TITAN V) vs 6 MB (TITAN RTX) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 653 GB/s | 672 GB/s+3% |
| 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 Ultimate (TITAN RTX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX).
| Feature | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN V draws 250W versus the TITAN RTX's 280W — a 11.3% difference. The TITAN V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN V) vs 650W (TITAN RTX). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.
| Feature | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-11% | 280W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 116mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 80.3+12% | 71.8 |
Value Analysis
The TITAN V launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $1045, while the TITAN RTX launched at $2499 and now averages $1203.96. The TITAN V costs 13.2% less ($159 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.2 (TITAN V) vs 16.7 (TITAN RTX) — the TITAN V offers 15% better value. The TITAN RTX is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | TITAN V | TITAN RTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $2499-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1045-13% | $1203.96 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.2+15% | 16.7 |
| Codename | GV100 | TU102 |
| Release | December 7 2017 | December 18 2018 |
| Ranking | #109 | #91 |
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