GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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GeForce GTX TITAN Z

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

8,811

MSRP

$2999

AVG Price

$400

May 28 2014
375 Watt
Kepler (2012−2018)

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.

Overview

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 28 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 705 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 5760 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,811 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX TITAN Z specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z scores 8,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK110B), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 5760 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 876 MHz from a base of 705 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN Z
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score8,811
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationKepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGK110B
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute5760 ×2
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling240 ×2
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending48 ×2
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load876 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency705 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance5.046 TFLOPS ×2
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second210.2 ×2 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count7,080 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#300
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 384-bit x2 memory bus, delivering 336 GB/s x2 of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures12 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth384-bit x2
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM336 GB/s x2
L1 Cache240 kB
L2 Cache1536 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.0, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN Z
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.0
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 3.5
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportSLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen, decoder: NVDEC 1st gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN Z
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors2x
HDMI 1.4a PortsNumber of HDMI 1.4a display connectors1x
DisplayPort 1.2 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.2 display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC 1st gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionNVDEC 1st gen
CodecsSupported video compression formatsH.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375 Watt under load (TDP) — a 700W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 3 expansion slots, weighing 1360g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35°C at idle, 80°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN Z
TDPPower consumption under load375 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage700W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type2x 8-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Card Height111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied3-slot
Weight1360g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle35°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load80°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $400 (MSRP: $2999), the GeForce GTX TITAN Z delivers 22 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #300 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN Z
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$2999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$400
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#300
Release DateMay 28 2014
Release Year2014

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