Titan X Pascal
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

Titan X Pascal vs GeForce RTX 2060

Titan X Pascal

2016Core: 1417 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Titan X Pascal lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Titan X Pascal offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $200 for the Titan X Pascal, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 72.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+72.2%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)
More affordable ($120)

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 X Pascal and GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

The Titan X Pascal scores 13,660 and the GeForce RTX 2060 reaches 14,114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Titan X Pascal is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Titan X Pascal) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
13,660
14,114+3%
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3584+87%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
10.97 TFLOPS+70%
6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1531 MHz
1680 MHz+10%
ROPs
96+100%
48
TMUs
224+87%
120
L1 Cache
1.3 MB
1.9 MB+46%
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Titan X Pascal comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Titan X Pascal offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 42.9% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
480 GB/s+43%
336 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+100%
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Titan X Pascal) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
NVENC 5.0 (2x)
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
250W
160W-36%
Recommended PSU
600W
500W-17%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
8-pin
Length
267mm
229mm
Height
112mm
113mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
72-15%
Perf/Watt
54.6
88.2+62%
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Value Analysis

The Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 72.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureTitan X PascalGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$1199
$349-71%
Avg Price (30d)
$200
$120-40%
Performance per Dollar
68.3
117.6+72%
Codename
GP102
TU106
Release
August 2 2016
January 7 2019
Ranking
#198
#168