NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 vs AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT
The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 545% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 351% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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 8.75% 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 RX 6900 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2020 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 21) and is manufactured on a 7 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6900 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 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 RX 6900 XT includes 5,120 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,825 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,250 MHz. It usually operates at 2,015 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 128 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 6900 XT is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 300 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 6900 XT has the 18th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 56.45% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 59,119 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 59.18. This is the 55th 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 RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q4 2020 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $699 | $999 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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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
Hitman 3 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 353 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 283 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 280 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 273 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 213 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 128 FPS |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 128 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 119.6 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 119 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 109 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 85.2 | -33% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 77.5 | -39% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 65.3 | -49% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 64 | -50% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 57 | -55% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 6.41 | -18% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 6.44 | -18% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 6.65 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 7.8 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 10.03 | +28% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 10.7 | +37% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 10.92 | +40% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 11.73 | +50% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 12.6 | +61% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 545% 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 RX 6900 XT is ranked 18th with a score of 59,119.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT has 351% 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 RX 6900 XT is ranked 55th with a performance per dollar of 59.18.
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 RTX 3080 Ti | 60,980 | +565% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 59,969 | +554% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59,119 | +545% |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | 57,340 | +526% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 56,634 | +518% |
| 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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 65.72 | +401% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 65.5 | +399% |
| Radeon RX 6900 XT | 59.18 | +351% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | +347% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +339% |
| 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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 18,210 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 17,549 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | -- | 50,587 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 160,895 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,057.5 | 42,418 (+426.44%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 3,341 | 26,838 (+703.29%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 392 | 1,050 (+167.86%) |
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 | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF110 | Navi 21 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Transistors | 3,000 million | 26,800 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 RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,536 MB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 164 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 854 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 4 MB |
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 RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 3 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 365 W | 300 W |
| Suggested PSU | 750 W | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, mini-DisplayPort | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C |
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 RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 5,120 |
| CUDA Cores | 512 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 80 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 16 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 320 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 128 |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 80 |
| Core Clock Speed | 607 MHz | 1,825 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 2,250 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | -- | 2,015 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 RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 19.46 GPixel/s | 288 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 38.91 GTexel/s | 720 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,244 GFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 155.5 GFLOPS | 1,440 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 RX 6900 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.