GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

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
€1,213
Performance
5%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
5%
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)

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 draws just 230W versus 375W for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX TITAN's 6GB can fall short. 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITANGeForce GTX TITAN Z
ArchitectureKeplerKepler
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,6882,880

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITANGeForce GTX TITAN Z
Base Clock837 MHz705 MHz
Boost Clock876 MHz876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITANGeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM Capacity6 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit384-bit
Memory Speed6 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth288.4 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITANGeForce GTX TITAN Z
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP230 W375 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedFeb 2013May 2014