TITAN Xp
VS
RTX A4000

TITAN Xp vs RTX A4000

TITAN Xp

2017Core: 1405 MHzBoost: 1582 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A4000

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1560 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000

#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
132%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
131%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
126%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
123%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
107%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
103%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
103%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
101%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
100%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
97%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
95%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
87%
#50
86%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
84%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
82%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
82%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
80%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
77%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
76%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
73%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A4000 uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000 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 RTX A4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the TITAN Xp.

InsightTITAN XpRTX A4000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%)
Leading raw performance (+3.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal)
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (16 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 $1,111 for the RTX A4000, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 613.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTITAN XpRTX A4000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+613.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,111)

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 RTX A4000

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTX A4000

The RTX A4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,463 points.

Graphics Performance

The TITAN Xp scores 18,752 and the RTX A4000 reaches 19,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN Xp is built on Pascal while the RTX A4000 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (TITAN Xp) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000). Raw compute: 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

FeatureTITAN XpRTX A4000
G3D Mark Score
18,752
19,463+4%
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
16 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3840
6144+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.15 TFLOPS
19.17 TFLOPS+58%
Boost Clock
1582 MHz+1%
1560 MHz
ROPs
96
96
TMUs
240+25%
192
L1 Cache
1.4 MB
6 MB+329%
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTITAN XpRTX A4000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The TITAN Xp comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000 has 16 GB. The RTX A4000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) vs 448 GB/s (RTX A4000) — a 22.3% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (TITAN Xp) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000) — the RTX A4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTITAN XpRTX A4000
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
16 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR5X
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
547.7 GB/s+22%
448 GB/s
Bus Width
384-bit+100%
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureTITAN XpRTX A4000
DirectX
12.0
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A4000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A4000).

FeatureTITAN XpRTX A4000
Encoder
NVENC 5.0
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The TITAN Xp draws 250W versus the RTX A4000's 140W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (TITAN Xp) vs 650W (RTX A4000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureTITAN XpRTX A4000
TDP
250W
140W-44%
Recommended PSU
600W-8%
650W
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
241mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
75.0
139.0+85%
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Value Analysis

The TITAN Xp launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the RTX A4000 launched at $1111 and now averages $1111. The TITAN Xp costs 86.5% less ($961 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 125.0 (TITAN Xp) vs 17.5 (RTX A4000) — the TITAN Xp offers 614.3% better value. The RTX A4000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureTITAN XpRTX A4000
MSRP
$1199
$1111-7%
Avg Price (30d)
$150-86%
$1111
Performance per Dollar
125.0+614%
17.5
Codename
GP102
GA104
Release
April 6 2017
April 12 2021
Ranking
#87
#85