NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590

VS
Performance
GeForce GTX 760
7,9628% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 59015% better
9,166.59% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 590 has 15% better performance than the GeForce GTX 760 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 760144% better
31.9820% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 760 has 144% 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 760 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2013 with a MSRP of $249. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK104) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 760 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.3 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 760 includes 1,152 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 980 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,032 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 760 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 170 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 760 has the 208th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.61% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 7,962 score and $249 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 31.98. This is the 77th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce GTX 760GeForce GTX 590
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerFermi 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2013Q1 2011
Launch Price (MSRP)$249$699
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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Display FPS for BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite

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 BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite
GeForce GTX 760GeForce GTX 590
Low - 720p
270 FPS
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Medium - 768p
187 FPS
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High - 768p
165 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
65 FPS
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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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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 760
7,9628% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 59015% better
9,166.59% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 590 has 15% better performance than the GeForce GTX 760 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 760 is ranked 208th with a score of 7,962, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 188th with a score of 9,166.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 760144% better
31.9820% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 760 has 144% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 760 is ranked 77th with a performance per dollar of 31.98, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 93rd with a performance per dollar of 13.11.

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 760 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce GTX 68010,216.5+28%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453+19%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5+15%
GeForce GTX 10508,571+8%
Radeon R7 3708,518.5+7%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti8,415+6%
GeForce GTX 9508,351+5%
GeForce GTX 7607,962
Radeon HD 79707,770-2%
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)6,194-22%

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 760 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon R9 280X36.09+13%
GeForce GTX 98032.07+0%
GeForce GTX 76031.98
Radeon R9 FURY31.95-0%
Radeon R9 290X29.45-8%
Radeon HD 687017.65-45%
Radeon HD 797014.15-56%
GeForce GTX 59013.11-59%
GeForce GTX 47012.44-61%
Radeon HD 645011.33-65%

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 760GeForce GTX 590
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
40,150
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
5,959
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
7,985
8,057.5
(+0.91%)
PassMark G3D Mark
4,794
(+43.49%)
3,341
PassMark G2D Mark
525
(+32.58%)
396
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
75.2
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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 760GeForce GTX 590
CodenameGK104GF110
ArchitectureKeplerFermi 2.0
Process Size28 nm40 nm
Transistors3,540 million3,000 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 760GeForce GTX 590
Memory Size2 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth192.3 Gb/s164 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz854 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache16 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB768 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 760GeForce GTX 590
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)170 W365 W
Suggested PSU450 W750 W
Power Connectors2x 6-pin2x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2DVI, 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 760GeForce GTX 590
CUDA Cores1,152512
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)616
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)9664
Render Output Units (ROP)3248
Core Clock Speed980 MHz607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,032 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 760GeForce GTX 590
Pixel Fill Rate24.77 GPixel/s19.46 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate99.07 GTexel/s38.91 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.38 TFLOPS1,244 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance99.07 GFLOPS155.5 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 760GeForce GTX 590
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)5.1

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