GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX TITAN X pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 80% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. But the GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the better value, undercutting it by $750 EUR for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX TITAN X packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 2,880 on the GeForce GTX TITAN Z.
Price & Value
Pricing has the GeForce GTX TITAN Z at $442 EUR, $750 EUR under the GeForce GTX TITAN X's $1,192 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers the better performance-per-dollar (~50% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is trading below its $2,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $193 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce GTX TITAN X (250W vs 375W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN X or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN X if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X worth the extra $750 EUR over the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN X or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,880 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz✓ | 705 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz✓ | 876 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit | 384-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W✓ | 375 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2015 | May 2014 |