
TITAN Xp vs RTX A4000

TITAN Xp
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RTX A4000
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000
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.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | RTX 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.
| Insight | TITAN Xp | RTX 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

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.

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.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | RTX 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)
| Feature | TITAN Xp | RTX 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 |
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.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | RTX 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.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | RTX A4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | RTX 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) |
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.
| Feature | TITAN Xp | RTX 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% |
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).
| Feature | TITAN Xp | RTX 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 |
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