Intel Arc A310 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590
The Arc A310 has 30% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 590 has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel Arc A310 GPU
The Intel Arc A310 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-128) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A310 has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 124 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc A310 includes 768 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,750 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,750 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 32 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 6 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A310 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports mini-DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A310 has the 182nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.18% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2011 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF110) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 590 has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 854 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 164 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 590 includes 512 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 607 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 590 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, mini-DisplayPort display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 365 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 590 has the 210th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.06% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 9,166.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 13.11. This is the 104th 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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2022 | Q1 2011 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $699 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 30 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 19 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 17 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 17 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 47.1 | +175% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 44.7 | +161% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 39 | +128% |
| Arc A380 | 25.1 | +47% |
| Arc A310 | 17.1 | |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A310 has 30% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A310 is ranked 182nd with a score of 11,915, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 210th with a score of 9,166.5.
The GeForce GTX 590 has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 590's 13.11 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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 GTX 1650 | 13,759 | +15% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | +2% |
| Arc A310 | 11,915 | |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -9% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -21% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -23% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | -28% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | -29% |
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 GTX 680 | 20.47 | +56% |
| Radeon HD 7770 (GHz Edition) | 19.48 | +49% |
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 17.75 | +35% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | +35% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | +8% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | -5% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | -23% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,269 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,743 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 53,244 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 8,464 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 13,031 (+61.73%) | 8,057.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,433 (+62.62%) | 3,341 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 620 (+56.96%) | 395 |
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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-128 | GF110 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 3,000 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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 1,536 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 124 Gb/s | 164 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,937 MHz | 854 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 768 KB |
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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 30 W | 365 W |
| Suggested PSU | 200 W | 750 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | mini-DisplayPort 2.0 | DVI, mini-DisplayPort |
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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 768 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 512 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 6 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 16 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 32 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 48 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 96 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 6 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,750 MHz | 607 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,750 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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 28 GPixel/s | 19.46 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 56 GTexel/s | 38.91 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.69 TFLOPS | 1,244.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 672 GFLOPS | 155.5 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 | Arc A310 | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.