GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
On performance, the GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Z are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Z post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX TITAN starts at $779 CAD against $1,098 CAD for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX TITAN wins on performance-per-dollar by about 41%. The GeForce GTX TITAN is trading below its $999 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is trading below its $2,999 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX TITAN sips power at 230W next to the GeForce GTX TITAN Z's 375W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z's 12GB (vs 6GB on the GeForce GTX TITAN) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 288 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
The GeForce GTX TITAN is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX TITAN Z if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the GeForce GTX TITAN Z worth the extra $319 CAD over the GeForce GTX TITAN?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,688 | 2,880✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 837 MHz✓ | 705 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 876 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory Speed | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 288.4 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 230 W✓ | 375 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Feb 2013 | May 2014 |