Titan X Pascal vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
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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 GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design 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 Titan X Pascal is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Titan X Pascal remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
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.
GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.
Graphics Performance
The Titan X Pascal scores 13,660 and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,444 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Titan X Pascal is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Titan X Pascal) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,660+2% | 13,444 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.97 TFLOPS+85% | 5.914 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz+33% | 1155 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+40% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB | 2.5 MB+92% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 36.4% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 480 GB/s+36% | 352 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Titan X Pascal) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 103% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 80W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 54.6 | 168.1+208% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Titan X Pascal | GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GP102 | TU104 |
| Release | August 2 2016 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #198 | #188 |
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