Titan X Pascal vs Radeon RX Vega 64

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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Titan X Pascal.

Insight	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega 64 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX Vega 64 holds the technical lead. Priced at $85 (vs $200), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 140.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+140.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($85)

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.

Titan X Pascal Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Titan X Pascal and Radeon RX Vega 64

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.

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Titan X Pascal scores 13,660 and the Radeon RX Vega 64 reaches 13,949 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Titan X Pascal is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Titan X Pascal) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	13,660	13,949+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	3584	4096+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.97 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+15%
Boost Clock	1531 MHz	1546 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	224	256+14%
L1 Cache	1.3 MB+30%	1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) vs 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) — a 0.8% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 384-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	480 GB/s	484 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	2048-bit+433%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Titan X Pascal) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	NVENC 5.0 (2x)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 7.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Titan X Pascal draws 250W versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 295W — a 16.5% difference. The Titan X Pascal is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Titan X Pascal) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Titan X Pascal	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	250W-15%	295W
Recommended PSU	600W-20%	750W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	54.6+15%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499 and now averages $85. The Radeon RX Vega 64 costs 57.5% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) vs 164.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers 140.3% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).