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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

TITAN RTX

2018

Why buy it

✅33.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.0 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than TITAN V: it remains the more sensible modern option while TITAN V is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN RTX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$2,999 MSRPvs$2,499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 8.0 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

TITAN RTX

2018

TITAN V

2017

Why buy it

✅33.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $500 less on MSRP ($2,499 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 20.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.0 vs 6.7 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than TITAN V: it remains the more sensible modern option while TITAN V is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 24 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than TITAN RTX across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 12 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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20% HIGHER MSRP
$2,999 MSRPvs$2,499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.7 vs 8.0 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is TITAN RTX better than TITAN V?

Yes. TITAN RTX is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 33.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 24 GB vs 12 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

TITAN RTX is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2017, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 12 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

TITAN RTX is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. TITAN RTX is about $500 cheaper on MSRP at $2,499 MSRP versus $2,999 MSRP, and you are getting 33.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 20.1%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is TITAN V still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. TITAN V is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is excellent for 1080p, very strong for 1440p, and still capable at 4K with sensible settings or upscaling. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,999 MSRP, even if TITAN RTX is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

TITAN RTX Benchmark Check

TITAN V Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
1080p
low	199 FPS	153 FPS
medium	185 FPS	131 FPS
high	161 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	126 FPS
medium	154 FPS	103 FPS
high	126 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	115 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	115 FPS	59 FPS
medium	95 FPS	51 FPS
high	73 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	29 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
1080p
low	493 FPS	352 FPS
medium	427 FPS	317 FPS
high	350 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	197 FPS
1440p
low	333 FPS	234 FPS
medium	280 FPS	206 FPS
high	233 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	188 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	117 FPS
medium	135 FPS	99 FPS
high	113 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
1080p
low	904 FPS	875 FPS
medium	723 FPS	715 FPS
high	603 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	452 FPS	452 FPS
1440p
low	678 FPS	678 FPS
medium	543 FPS	542 FPS
high	452 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	339 FPS
4K
low	452 FPS	452 FPS
medium	362 FPS	361 FPS
high	301 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	226 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
1080p
low	632 FPS	303 FPS
medium	555 FPS	263 FPS
high	478 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	439 FPS	191 FPS
1440p
low	525 FPS	233 FPS
medium	459 FPS	208 FPS
high	396 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	339 FPS	149 FPS
4K
low	337 FPS	141 FPS
medium	303 FPS	120 FPS
high	282 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	79 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of TITAN RTX and TITAN V

TITAN RTX

The TITAN RTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 18 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 280W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,095 points. Launch price was $2,499.

TITAN V

The TITAN V is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2017. It features the Volta architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,077 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Graphics Performance

The TITAN RTX scores 20,095 and the TITAN V reaches 20,077 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The TITAN RTX is built on Turing while the TITAN V uses Volta, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (TITAN RTX) vs 5,120 (TITAN V). Raw compute: 16.31 TFLOPS (TITAN RTX) vs 14.9 TFLOPS (TITAN V). Boost clocks: 1770 MHz vs 1455 MHz.

Feature	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
G3D Mark Score	20,095	20,077
Architecture	Turing	Volta
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4608	5120+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.31 TFLOPS+9%	14.9 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1770 MHz+22%	1455 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	288	320+11%
L1 Cache	4.5 MB	7.5 MB+67%
L2 Cache	6 MB+33%	4.5 MB
Tensor Cores	576	640+11%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The TITAN RTX gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The TITAN V relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The TITAN RTX comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN V has 12 GB. The TITAN RTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (TITAN RTX) vs 653 GB/s (TITAN V) — a 2.9% advantage for the TITAN RTX. Bus width: 384-bit vs 3072-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (TITAN RTX) vs 4.5 MB (TITAN V) — the TITAN RTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+100%	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	672 GB/s+3%	653 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit	3072-bit+700%
L2 Cache	6 MB+33%	4.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (TITAN RTX) vs 12.1 (TITAN V). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (TITAN RTX) vs NVENC 6.0 (TITAN V). Decoder: NVDEC (4th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (TITAN RTX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (TITAN V).

Feature	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC (4th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The TITAN RTX draws 280W versus the TITAN V's 250W — a 11.3% difference. The TITAN V is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (TITAN RTX) vs 600W (TITAN V). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.

Feature	TITAN RTX	TITAN V
TDP	280W	250W-11%
Recommended PSU	650W	600W-8%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	116mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	71.8	80.3+12%

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Value Analysis

The TITAN RTX launched at $2499 MSRP, while the TITAN V launched at $2999. The TITAN RTX costs 16.7% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 8.0 (TITAN RTX) vs 6.7 (TITAN V) — the TITAN RTX offers 19.4% better value. The TITAN RTX is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).