GeForce GTX Titan 3D Vision Gaming Review Linus Tech Tips

GeForce GTX Titan is evaluated in a stereoscopic 3D Vision context, aiming to leverage the card’s horsepower for gaming beyond standard 1080p settings. The host explains how stereo 3D requires rendering two images for each eye and then syncing them with Nvidia’s driver and shutter glasses to deliver the 3D effect. Titan is compared against the GTX 680 and a GTX 660 Ti SLI configuration to gauge relative performance in games that are or aren’t optimized for 3D Vision, such as Crisis 3, Skyrim, Battlefield 3, and The Witcher 2. In Crisis 3 at 1080p, 3D Vision with Titan is only about 10% slower than 1080p 2D, while 660 Ti SLI can edge ahead in some cases, illustrating where Titan’s substantial framebuffer advantage begins to influence outcomes. Skyrim results are affected by mods, making the data less reliable, yet Battlefield 3 remains favorable to Titan and 660 Ti SLI, with the 680 trailing behind in several tests. The discussion then shifts to broader implications: although Titan delivers strong 3D capability at 1080p, there is no readily available higher resolution 3D option yet, so the potential advantage of Titan would be more pronounced at higher stereo resolutions. The conclusion frames Titan as a premium option whose 3D advantage may be best realized in multi-GPU setups or with compelling 3D-specific titles, while also noting that alternatives like dual 660 Ti or dual 670s can present a more cost-effective 3D solution. The video closes with a recap of benchmarks and a suggestion to consider Titan's value against other configurations, emphasizing 3D Vision testing as a key metric for future purchases and reviews.

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