NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 vs NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal)
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 67% better performance than the TITAN X (Pascal) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 233% better value for the money than the TITAN X (Pascal) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU
The GeForce RTX 4070 is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2023 with a suggested retail price of $599. Its AD104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and is fabricated on the 5 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 12 GB of GDDR6X VRAM. Its 1,313 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 504.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The RTX 4070 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 200 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 550 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce RTX 4070 has the 17th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 57.15% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 59,969 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 100.12. This is the 15th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA TITAN X (Pascal) GPU
The TITAN X (Pascal) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2016 with a suggested retail price of $1,199. Its GP102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 12 GB of GDDR5X VRAM. Its 1,251 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 480.4 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The TITAN X (Pascal) is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 250 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The TITAN X (Pascal) has the 53rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 34.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 35,995 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 30.02. This is the 77th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2023 | Q3 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $599 | $1,199 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Sons of the Forest | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 133 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 126 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 123 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 120 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 100 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 60 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 77.6 | +30% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 75 | +26% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 70 | +17% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 69.5 | +16% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 68.6 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59.7 | |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 59 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 54.6 | -9% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 51.7 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 50.5 | -15% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 9.65 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 9.66 | -4% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 9.7 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 9.7 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 9.88 | -2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 10.03 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 10.06 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.45 | +4% |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 10.6 | +6% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 11.65 | +16% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 67% better performance than the TITAN X (Pascal) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 17th with a score of 59,969, and the TITAN X (Pascal) is ranked 53rd with a score of 35,995.
The GeForce RTX 4070 has 233% better value for the money than the TITAN X (Pascal) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is ranked 15th with a performance per dollar of 100.12, and the TITAN X (Pascal) is ranked 77th with a performance per dollar of 30.02.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 61,518 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 60,980 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,969 | |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | -37% |
| Arc A750 | 37,288 | -38% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 35,995 | -40% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 35,822.5 | -40% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 35,683 | -40% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | 114.15 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 103.04 | +3% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 100.12 | |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 95.14 | -5% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 94.63 | -5% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -51% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -53% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 30.02 | -70% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 17,837 (+96.53%) | 9,076 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 17,905 (+90.13%) | 9,417 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 193,559 (+43.28%) | 135,092 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 43,824 (+60.44%) | 27,315.5 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 187,585 (+79.25%) | 104,649 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 49,045.5 (+60.13%) | 30,628 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 122 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 26,985 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,116 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | AD104 | GP102 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 35,800 million | 11,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504.2 Gb/s | 480.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,313 MHz | 1,251 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB | 3 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 200 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 550 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 5,888 | 3,584 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 46 | 28 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 184 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,920 MHz | 1,417 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,475 MHz | 1,531 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 158.4 GPixel/s | 147 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 455.4 GTexel/s | 342.9 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 29.15 TFLOPS | 10.97 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 455.4 GFLOPS | 342.9 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 4070 | TITAN X (Pascal) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.