TITAN Xp vs GeForce RTX 3070
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 Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 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 GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 18.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the TITAN Xp offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-18.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+18.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The TITAN Xp offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $200 for the GeForce RTX 3070, it costs 25% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 12.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 3070
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 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the TITAN Xp scores 18,752 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 18.2%. The TITAN Xp is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (TITAN Xp) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,752 | 22,172+18% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5888+53% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.15 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+67% |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | 1725 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240+30% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 5.8 MB+314% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 has 8 GB. The TITAN Xp offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 22.3% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (TITAN Xp) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 547.7 GB/s+22% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN Xp draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN Xp) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 220W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 75.0 | 100.8+34% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN Xp launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The TITAN Xp costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the TITAN Xp offers 12.7% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $499-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-25% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.0+13% | 110.9 |
| Codename | GP102 | GA104 |
| Release | April 6 2017 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #87 | #63 |
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