GeForce GTX Titan Z
Model frame rate limits of 59, 41 and 22 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The GeForce GTX Titan Z is an entry-level graphics card in our database and best kept to 1080p at medium settings, or to lighter esports titles.
Its 12GB of memory is comfortable at 1440p today, with less headroom at 4K.
Its closest AMD rival is the Radeon RX 590, which is 11% slower at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~45 | ~35 | ~20 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~75 | ~55 | ~30 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~70 | ~45 | ~25 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~140 | ~100 | ~55 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 59 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 41 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 22 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11400 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Core i3-9100F | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 59 gpu | 41 gpu | 22 gpu |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Series | NVIDIA GTX 700 Series |
| Video memory | 12 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 5,965 |
| PCI Express | 3.0 ×16 |
| Released | 2014 |
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the GeForce GTX Titan Z?
In our model the Ryzen 5 1600 is the slowest processor that keeps the GeForce GTX Titan Z fully fed at both 1080p and 1440p. Anything faster leaves the card as the limit, which is what you want in a gaming PC.
Is the GeForce GTX Titan Z good for 1440p?
Only with reduced settings. It averages around 41 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, so it is better suited to 1080p, where it reaches about 59 FPS.
Is 12GB of VRAM enough on the GeForce GTX Titan Z?
For 1440p, yes. 12GB handles high textures at 1440p today; at 4K with ray tracing a few games already want more.
Is the GeForce GTX Titan Z faster than the Radeon RX 590?
Yes. The GeForce GTX Titan Z is about 11% faster at 1440p in our model (41 vs 37 FPS).