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Performance
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598
Radeon R9 280X18% better
10,79210% of 104,598
The Radeon R9 280X has 18% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45
Radeon R9 280X175% better
36.0922% of 161.45
The Radeon R9 280X has 175% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
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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 188th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.76% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 9,166.5 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 13.11. This is the 93rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R9 280X GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 280X is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2013 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the GCN 1.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tahiti) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 280X has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 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 R9 280X includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 850 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 280X occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R9 280X has the 171st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 10,792 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 36.09. This is the 73rd 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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q4 2013 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $699 | $299 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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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
Fortnite | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 158 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 60 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 48 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 590 orRadeon R9 280X
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 570 | 72 | +52% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 64.5 | +36% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 61 | +28% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 60 | +26% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 58.9 | +24% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 47.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 44.8 | -6% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 42 | -12% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 30.2 | -36% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 24.5 | -48% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 590 orRadeon R9 280X
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 3.29 | -48% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 3.55 | -44% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 4.93 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 5.48 | -13% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 6.01 | -5% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 6.29 | |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 7.63 | +21% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598
Radeon R9 280X18% better
10,79210% of 104,598
The Radeon R9 280X has 18% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 188th with a score of 9,166.5, and the Radeon R9 280X is ranked 171st with a score of 10,792.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45
Radeon R9 280X175% better
36.0922% of 161.45
The Radeon R9 280X has 175% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 93rd with a performance per dollar of 13.11, and the Radeon R9 280X is ranked 73rd with a performance per dollar of 36.09.
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 590 or
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | +70% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,645 | +49% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | +33% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | -6% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | -7% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 590 or
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +219% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 36.09 | +175% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | +175% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | +145% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 31.98 | +144% |
| 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% |
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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 2,210 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 2,393 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | -- | 52,117 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 8,343 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,057.5 | 10,241 (+27.1%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,341 | 6,178 (+84.91%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 396 | 686 (+73.23%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 95.2 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF110 | Tahiti |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 3,000 million | 4,313 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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,536 MB | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 164 Gb/s | 288 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 854 MHz | 1,500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 365 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 750 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, mini-DisplayPort | DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 2,048 |
| CUDA Cores | 512 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 32 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 16 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 607 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 1,000 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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 19.46 GPixel/s | 32 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 38.91 GTexel/s | 128 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,244 GFLOPS | 4.1 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 155.5 GFLOPS | 1,024 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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon R9 280X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.1 (1.2) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.5 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.