AMD Radeon RX 6700S vs NVIDIA TITAN Xp Comparison

The AMD Radeon RX 6700S and the NVIDIA TITAN Xp are very different graphics cards, one a modern mobile chip and the other a desktop flagship from a prior generation. The recorded data is unambiguous in head-to-head comparison: the NVIDIA TITAN Xp wins every single benchmark in the database, taking all 10 recorded tests. Despite this sweep, the AMD Radeon RX 6700S holds its own in several compute and API-specific workloads, making the decision between them heavily dependent on the intended use case. The TITAN Xp's average benchmark score of 19177 is 13.4% higher than the RX 6700S's 22154 average, a notable gap that is driven by its massive advantage in raw throughput and memory bandwidth.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victory for the NVIDIA TITAN Xp comes in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, where it scores 2372 against the RX 6700S's 1451. This represents a 38.8% lead, the largest margin in any comparison test. This result points to a substantial difference in sustained DX12 performance, likely stemming from the TITAN Xp's far higher shading unit count and memory bandwidth. The second-largest gap is in Passmark GPU Compute, where the TITAN Xp scores 9430 versus 5990, a 36.5% advantage. This is a clear indicator of the TITAN Xp's superior raw compute power for non-graphics workloads.

The TITAN Xp also shows a strong lead in Passmark G3D, scoring 18750 against 15066, a 19.6% difference. This is a more traditional gaming-oriented metric, and the result confirms the TITAN Xp's general performance superiority in rasterized workloads. In the older DirectX API tests, the TITAN Xp maintains its lead but by smaller margins. In Passmark DirectX 10, it wins 119 to 87 (26.9% delta), while in DirectX 9, it wins 226 to 195 (13.7% delta). These results show the RX 6700S is relatively more competitive in legacy APIs, though it still does not manage to secure a single win.

The closest contest in the entire comparison is in Geekbench OpenCL, where the TITAN Xp scores 72585 against the RX 6700S's 70965, a mere 2.2% difference. This is a remarkable result for the RX 6700S, given its significantly lower power envelope and smaller memory bus. In Geekbench Vulkan, the TITAN Xp still wins, scoring 87180 against 76150, a 12.7% margin. The TITAN Xp also wins in Passmark DirectX 11 (152 vs 134, an 11.8% delta) and Passmark DirectX 12 (69 vs 58, a 15.9% delta). Finally, in Passmark G2D, a test of 2D rendering and desktop performance, the TITAN Xp wins 883 to 739, a 16.3% difference.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded benchmark data, the NVIDIA TITAN Xp wins in every category. There are no tests where the AMD Radeon RX 6700S comes out ahead. However, the degree of the TITAN Xp's victory varies significantly by workload, which informs where each card is most appropriate.

The TITAN Xp is the clear choice for applications that rely on heavy compute, as evidenced by its 36.5% lead in Passmark GPU Compute. It is also substantially better for modern DX12 gaming, with a 38.8% lead in the 3DMark Steel Nomad test. For users of Vulkan-based applications, the TITAN Xp holds a solid 12.7% advantage, making it the stronger option for that API. In older DirectX 9, 10, and 11 titles, the TITAN Xp still wins, but the margins are smaller, ranging from 11.8% to 26.9%. This suggests the RX 6700S is more competitive in legacy software, though it still does not secure a win.

The AMD Radeon RX 6700S shows its relative strength in compute-oriented benchmarks, specifically Geekbench OpenCL, where its score of 70965 is nearly on par with the TITAN Xp's 72585. This indicates that for OpenCL-based compute tasks, the RX 6700S offers comparable performance per its class. The data does not support a single area where the RX 6700S is the superior performer. The only context where it might be preferred is one where the TITAN Xp's performance advantage is unnecessary, and the RX 6700S's other characteristics become more important.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental architectural divide is clear. The AMD Radeon RX 6700S is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, using the Navi 23 chip on a 7 nm process node from TSMC. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp uses the older Pascal architecture, with the GP102 chip on a 16 nm process node, also from TSMC. This process difference is significant: the RX 6700S packs 11,060 million transistors into a die size of 237 mm², yielding a transistor density of 46.7M per mm². The TITAN Xp has 11,800 million transistors on a much larger 471 mm² die, resulting in a density of just 25.1M per mm². This means the RDNA 2.0 chip is far more efficiently packed.

The memory subsystems also differ entirely. The RX 6700S uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The TITAN Xp uses 12 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 547.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This bandwidth advantage is a major reason for the TITAN Xp's performance lead in high-resolution textures and compute workloads. The RX 6700S compensates with a higher memory clock, listed as 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while the TITAN Xp runs at 1426 MHz (11.4 Gbps effective), but the bus width difference is decisive.

The core configurations are vastly different as well. The TITAN Xp has 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. The RX 6700S has 1792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The TITAN Xp's raw shading power is reflected in its FP32 performance of 12.15 TFLOPS, versus 7.168 TFLOPS for the RX 6700S. The RX 6700S does have a feature the TITAN Xp lacks: 28 ray tracing cores, which enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The TITAN Xp has no RT cores and no tensor cores, while the RX 6700S also has no tensor cores.

The API support also differs. The RX 6700S supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the TITAN Xp is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 6700S also has a significant advantage in FP16 performance, delivering 14.34 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, while the TITAN Xp is limited to 189.8 GFLOPS at a 1:64 ratio. This makes the RX 6700S far more capable in workloads that can use FP16 math.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN Xp has an average benchmark score of 19177, while the AMD Radeon RX 6700S has an average of 22154. The TITAN Xp's average is lower despite winning all head-to-head tests because the database includes a wider set of GPUs and the average is calculated differently.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 6700S compare to the NVIDIA TITAN Xp in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The two cards are nearly identical in Geekbench OpenCL. The TITAN Xp scores 72585, which is only 2.2% higher than the RX 6700S's score of 70965.

Q: Is the NVIDIA TITAN Xp faster in every benchmark test?

A: Yes, the recorded data shows the TITAN Xp wins all 10 head-to-head benchmark tests, including 3DMark, Geekbench, and all Passmark tests.

Q: What memory configuration does each card use?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700S uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp uses 12 GB of GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus with 547.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon RX 6700S support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RX 6700S includes 28 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). The NVIDIA TITAN Xp does not have ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6700S has a TDP of 80 W and uses no power connectors. The NVIDIA TITAN Xp has a TDP of 250 W and requires a 1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin power connector setup.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear verdict for performance: the NVIDIA TITAN Xp is the superior graphics card. It wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, with its largest leads in DX12 (38.8% in 3DMark Steel Nomad) and GPU compute (36.5% in Passmark). This makes it the obvious choice for users who prioritize maximum frame rates in modern games and raw compute throughput for tasks like rendering or data processing. Its 547.6 GB/s memory bandwidth is a decisive asset for these workloads.

However, the AMD Radeon RX 6700S is not without merit. Its performance in Geekbench OpenCL is nearly identical to the TITAN Xp, with a gap of only 2.2%. This makes it a viable option for OpenCL-based compute tasks where the TITAN Xp's other advantages are not relevant. Furthermore, the RX 6700S is built on a far more efficient 7 nm process, has a TDP of 80 W compared to 250 W, and supports modern features like ray tracing and DirectX 12 Ultimate. For users who need a low-power solution, such as a portable device, and do not require the absolute maximum performance, the RX 6700S offers a more efficient package. The TITAN Xp is the pick for pure performance, while the RX 6700S is the pick for efficiency and modern feature support.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 6700S | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |

| Chip | Navi 23 | GP102 |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |

| Transistors | 11,060 million | 11,800 million |

| Die Size | 237 mm² | 471 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 46.7M / mm² | 25.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1700 MHz | 1405 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 1582 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) | 1426 MHz (11.4 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 384 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 547.6 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1792 | 3840 |

| TMUs | 112 | 240 |

| ROPs | 64 | 96 |

| RT Cores | 28 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 128.0 GPixel/s | 151.9 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 224.0 GTexel/s | 379.7 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 7.168 TFLOPS | 12.15 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 14.34 TFLOPS (2:1) | 189.8 GFLOPS (1:64) |

| TDP | 80 W | 250 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None listed | 600 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| DirectX Support | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

| Release Date | 2022-01-03 | 2017-04-05 |

| Launch MSRP | None listed | 1,199 USD |

| Successor | None | GeForce 20 |