GeForce GTX TITAN Black
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
9,177
MSRP
$999
AVG Price
$120
Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Overview
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 889 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,177 points. Launch price was $999.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX TITAN Black
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX TITAN Black across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Grand Theft Auto V
League of Legends
Path of Exile 2
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX TITAN Black specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK110B), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2880 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.645 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 980 MHz from a base of 889 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 9,177 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK110B |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2880 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 980 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 889 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 5.645 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 235.2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 7,080 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #288 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 384-bit memory bus, delivering 336 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 6 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 384-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 336 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 240 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.0 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 3.5 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 3-Way SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DP, 2x DVI, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP5— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264.
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 1x |
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 2x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 1.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 600W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin + 8-pin. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 600W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $120 (MSRP: $999), the GeForce GTX TITAN Black delivers 76 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #288 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $120 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #288 |
| Release Date | February 18 2014 |
| Release Year | 2014 |
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