GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Z are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX TITAN

Price

Reference GPU

Performance

5/100✓

VRAM

6 GB GDDR5

Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX TITAN Z

Price

Reference GPU

Performance

5/100✓

VRAM

12 GB GDDR5✓

Key Specs Advantage

+17% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 288.4 GB/s)

+7% CUDA Cores (2,880 vs 2,688)

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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.

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 faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN better than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX TITAN or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Specification	GeForce GTX TITAN	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Base Clock	837 MHz✓	705 MHz
Boost Clock	876 MHz	876 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX TITAN and GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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