NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 vs Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)

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Performance
GeForce GTX 59041% better
9,166.59% of 104,598
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
6,5186% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 590 has 41% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
No data available

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 7600.

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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 Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) GPU

The Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2020. It is built on the Generation 12.1 GPU microarchitecture (codename Tiger Lake GT2) and is manufactured on a 10 nm process.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 includes 768 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,100 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 has the 225th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Generation 12.1
Market SegmentDesktopIntegrated
Release DateQ1 2011Q3 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$699--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Low - 1080p
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10 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon 780M25+150%
Radeon 760M20+100%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)10

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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 59041% better
9,166.59% of 104,598
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
6,5186% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 590 has 41% better performance than the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 188th with a score of 9,166.5, and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) is ranked 225th with a score of 6,518.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
No data available

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 4090.

GeForce GTX 590's 13.11 performance per dollar ranks it 93rd 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 590 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 68010,216.5+11%
Radeon 760M9,603+5%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453+3%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5
GeForce GTX 10508,571-6%
Radeon R7 3708,518.5-7%
Radeon 740M7,490-18%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)6,518-29%
Radeon RX Vega 115,483-40%
Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)5,332-42%

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.

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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
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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1,560
3DMark Time Spy Score
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1,737
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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26,949
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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5,143
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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19,106
3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,057.5
(+17.04%)
6,884.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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98.1
PassMark G3D Mark
3,341
(+24.52%)
2,683
PassMark G2D Mark
396
(+8.79%)
364
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.

SpecGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
CodenameGF110Tiger Lake GT2
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Generation 12.1
Process Size40 nm10 nm
Transistors3,000 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Memory Size1,536 MBSystem Shared
Memory TypeGDDR5System Shared
Memory Bandwidth164 Gb/sSystem Dependent
Memory Clock854 MHzSystem Shared
Memory Interface384 bitSystem Shared
L1 Cache64 KB--
L2 Cache768 KB1,024 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16Ring Bus
Thermal Design Power (TDP)365 W15 W
Suggested PSU750 W--
Power Connectors2x 8-pin--
OutputsDVI, mini-DisplayPortDevice Dependent

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Shading Units--768
CUDA Cores512--
Execution Units (EU)--96
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)16--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)6448
Render Output Units (ROP)4824
Core Clock Speed607 MHz300 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,100 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
Pixel Fill Rate19.46 GPixel/s26.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate38.91 GTexel/s52.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,244 GFLOPS1.69 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance155.5 GFLOPS422.4 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 590Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.6

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.