TITAN Xp vs GeForce RTX 2060
TITAN Xp
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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 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 Xp lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The TITAN Xp is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 32.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+32.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-32.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The TITAN Xp offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $120), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 6.3% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 2060.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅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 Xp and GeForce RTX 2060
TITAN Xp
The TITAN Xp is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1405 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,752 points. Launch price was $1,199.
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
In G3D Mark, the TITAN Xp scores 18,752 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the TITAN Xp leads by 32.9%. The TITAN Xp is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (TITAN Xp) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,752+33% | 14,114 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+100% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.15 TFLOPS+88% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | 1680 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+100% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 1.9 MB+36% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The TITAN Xp comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 63% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 547.7 GB/s+63% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (TITAN Xp) 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.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN Xp 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 Xp) 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.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce 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 | 75.0 | 88.2+18% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN Xp launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the TITAN Xp offers 6.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $349-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $120-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.0+6% | 117.6 |
| Codename | GP102 | TU106 |
| Release | April 6 2017 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #87 | #168 |
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