
TITAN Xp vs GeForce RTX 3060

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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 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 10.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 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 $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 48% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 112.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+112.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 3060

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 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the TITAN Xp scores 18,752 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the TITAN Xp leads by 10.3%. The TITAN Xp is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (TITAN Xp) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 18,752+10% | 16,995 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+7% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.15 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz | 1777 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+114% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 3.5 MB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 52.1% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 547.7 GB/s+52% | 360 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 (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 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 (TITAN Xp) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The TITAN Xp draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN Xp) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). 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.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 170W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 75.0 | 100.0+33% |
Value Analysis
The TITAN Xp launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The TITAN Xp costs 48.1% less ($139 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the TITAN Xp offers 112.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1199 | $329-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-48% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.0+113% | 58.8 |
| Codename | GP102 | GA106 |
| Release | April 6 2017 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #87 | #114 |
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