AMD Radeon RX 570X vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN posts an average benchmark score of 14373, while the AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 13871. The TITAN leads by a small margin of 3.6%.

Q: How does the GTX TITAN compare to its nearest rival in average score?

A: The TITAN’s average score of 14373 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX Vega 11, which scores 14385 (a delta of -0.1%). It also edges out the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M (14404, -0.2%) and the Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics (14315, +0.4%).

Q: What is the single head-to-head benchmark result between these two cards?

A: In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the AMD Radeon RX 570X scores 38939 versus the GTX TITAN’s 24873. The RX 570X wins by 36.1%, and it is the only head-to-head benchmark where both cards were measured.

Q: Which card has a higher FP32 compute rating?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570X delivers 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, slightly ahead of the GTX TITAN’s 4.709 TFLOPS. The RX 570X also supports FP16 at 5.095 TFLOPS (1:1), while the TITAN has no listed FP16 figure.

Q: What are the memory sizes and types for each card?

A: The GTX TITAN has 6 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus with 288.4 GB/s bandwidth. The RX 570X has 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has a higher pixel fill rate?

A: The GTX TITAN has a pixel rate of 49.06 GPixel/s, while the RX 570X is lower at 39.81 GPixel/s. The TITAN also leads in texture rate: 196.2 GTexel/s versus 159.2 GTexel/s.

Architecture Differences

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN is built on the GK110 chip using the Kepler architecture, manufactured on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It packs 7,080 million transistors into a 561 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 12.6M per mm². In contrast, the AMD Radeon RX 570X uses the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, produced on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. Its die is much smaller at 232 mm², containing 5,700 million transistors, which results in a higher density of 24.6M per mm².

The two cards diverge significantly in their compute resources. The TITAN has 2,688 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The RX 570X has fewer of each: 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Despite fewer units, the RX 570X achieves higher FP32 throughput (5.095 TFLOPS) than the TITAN (4.709 TFLOPS), thanks to its higher clock speeds.

Clock behavior is another differentiator. The TITAN runs at a base clock of 836 MHz with a boost of 876 MHz, while the RX 570X operates at 1168 MHz base and 1244 MHz boost. Memory clocks also differ: the TITAN uses 1502 MHz (6 Gbps effective), whereas the RX 570X runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective).

Feature support shows generational differences. The TITAN supports DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.2.175. The RX 570X supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. The RX 570X also lists FP16 capability at 5.095 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, a feature absent from the TITAN’s specifications.

Power and physical characteristics differ substantially. The TITAN has a 250 W TDP, requires a 600 W suggested PSU, and needs 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors. The RX 570X has a 150 W TDP, a 450 W suggested PSU, and only needs a single 6-pin connector. The TITAN is longer at 267 mm (10.5 inches) and taller at 111 mm (4.4 inches) with a width of 38 mm (1.5 inches), while the RX 570X measures 241 mm (9.5 inches) in length with no listed height or width. Both are dual-slot cards.

Display outputs also differ. The TITAN offers 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2. The RX 570X provides 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, giving it more modern connectivity options.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark comparison available is Geekbench OpenCL, and the result heavily favors the AMD Radeon RX 570X. The RX 570X scores 38939, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN scores 24873. This is a 36.1% advantage for AMD, a massive gap in compute-oriented workloads.

This OpenCL result aligns with the theoretical compute specifications. The RX 570X’s FP32 rating of 5.095 TFLOPS is 8.2% higher than the TITAN’s 4.709 TFLOPS. The RX 570X’s higher clock speeds (1244 MHz boost versus 876 MHz boost) likely drive this advantage, even with fewer shading units.

However, the TITAN does not trail in every metric. Its pixel rate of 49.06 GPixel/s is 23.2% higher than the RX 570X’s 39.81 GPixel/s. Similarly, its texture rate of 196.2 GTexel/s beats the RX 570X’s 159.2 GTexel/s by 23.2%. These fill-rate advantages suggest the TITAN could perform better in rasterization-heavy tasks, though no head-to-head benchmark confirms this.

The TITAN’s memory bandwidth is also superior: 288.4 GB/s versus 224.0 GB/s, a 28.8% difference. This could benefit the TITAN in memory-bound scenarios, but the OpenCL test does not reflect that. The RX 570X counters with more memory capacity (8 GB versus 6 GB), which is useful for larger datasets.

In average benchmark scores, the TITAN leads overall (14373 versus 13871), but the RX 570X dominates the one shared test. The TITAN’s advantage in average score is only 3.6%, while the RX 570X’s OpenCL win is 36.1%. This suggests the TITAN’s average is buoyed by other benchmarks (Geekbench Metal at 8218 and Geekbench Vulkan at 10027) that the RX 570X lacks.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two cards:

• Chip: GK110 (NVIDIA) versus Polaris 20 (AMD)
• Architecture: Kepler versus GCN 4.0
• Process Node: 28 nm versus 14 nm
• Foundry: TSMC versus GlobalFoundries
• Transistors: 7,080 million versus 5,700 million
• Die Size: 561 mm² versus 232 mm²
• Transistor Density: 12.6M / mm² versus 24.6M / mm²
• Base Clock: 836 MHz versus 1168 MHz
• Boost Clock: 876 MHz versus 1244 MHz
• Memory Clock: 1502 MHz (6 Gbps effective) versus 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective)
• Memory Size: 6 GB versus 8 GB
• Memory Bus Width: 384 bit versus 256 bit
• Memory Bandwidth: 288.4 GB/s versus 224.0 GB/s
• Shading Units: 2688 versus 2048
• TMUs: 224 versus 128
• ROPs: 48 versus 32
• Pixel Rate: 49.06 GPixel/s versus 39.81 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate: 196.2 GTexel/s versus 159.2 GTexel/s
• FP32: 4.709 TFLOPS versus 5.095 TFLOPS
• FP16: Not listed versus 5.095 TFLOPS (1:1)
• TDP: 250 W versus 150 W
• Power Connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin versus 1x 6-pin
• Suggested PSU: 600 W versus 450 W
• Display Outputs: 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 versus 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
• DirectX Support: 12 (11_0) versus 12 (12_0)
• Vulkan Support: 1.2.175 versus 1.3
• Dimensions: 267 mm x 111 mm x 38 mm versus 241 mm (length only)
• Release Date: 2013-02-18 versus 2018-04-10
• Launch MSRP: 999 USD versus not listed

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split: the AMD Radeon RX 570X dominates in compute-oriented benchmarks, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN holds advantages in fill rates and memory bandwidth. The RX 570X’s 36.1% OpenCL lead is decisive for any workload that leverages GPGPU compute, and its higher FP32 and FP16 ratings reinforce this strength. It also offers more memory (8 GB versus 6 GB) with a newer architecture, lower TDP (150 W versus 250 W), and more modern display outputs including HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.4a.

The TITAN, being an earlier release from 2013, shows its age in compute tasks but still holds specific advantages. Its pixel rate (49.06 GPixel/s) and texture rate (196.2 GTexel/s) are both roughly 23% higher than the RX 570X. Its memory bandwidth of 288.4 GB/s is nearly 29% higher. For scenarios where these fill rates matter, the TITAN could be the better choice. The TITAN also has a marginally higher average benchmark score (14373 versus 13871), suggesting broader general performance.

The RX 570X is the better pick for users prioritizing compute performance, power efficiency, and modern feature support. It delivers a massive OpenCL win with lower power requirements and a newer feature set. The TITAN makes sense for users who need maximum fill rates or memory bandwidth, or who want to match its specific interface and output configuration. The TITAN’s 999 USD launch MSRP reflects its original high-end positioning, but the benchmark data shows the RX 570X outperforms it in the one shared test, making the newer card the stronger all-around option for compute-focused users. The TITAN’s percentile ranking (56th versus 55th for the RX 570X) is nearly identical, reinforcing that neither card is far ahead overall—but the RX 570X’s decisive OpenCL victory is the most significant measurable difference.