NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 152% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 171% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPU
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2015 with a suggested retail price of $649. Its GM200 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,753 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 336.6 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The GTX 980 Ti is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 250 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has the 101st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 21.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 23,057 score and $649 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 35.53. This is the 72nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 GPU
The GeForce GTX 590 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2011 with a suggested retail price of $699. Its GF110 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 1,536 MB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 854 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 164 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The GTX 590 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, mini-DisplayPort display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 365 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 750 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GeForce GTX 590 has the 185th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 8.74% 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 91st 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 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2015 | Q1 2011 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $649 | $699 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | 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
Borderlands 3 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 53 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 38 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 20 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 5700 | 26 | +29% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 25 | +24% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 24 | +19% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 23.4 | +16% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 21.4 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 20.2 | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 19.5 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 17.5 | -13% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 17 | -16% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 16.1 | -20% |
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 GTX 1080 Ti | 20.52 | -36% |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 21.32 | -34% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 21.36 | -34% |
| Radeon VII | 21.98 | -32% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 22.6 | -30% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 32.13 | |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 152% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 101st with a score of 23,057, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 185th with a score of 9,166.5.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 171% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is ranked 72nd with a performance per dollar of 35.53, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 91st 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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 24,652 | +7% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | -0% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -56% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -59% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -60% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | -63% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | -63% |
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 1080 | 48.85 | +38% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -10% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -10% |
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | -50% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | -60% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | -63% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | -65% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | -68% |
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 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 5,058 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 5,026 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 98,958 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 16,961 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 18,303 (+127.15%) | 8,057.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,811 (+313.38%) | 3,341 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 856 (+118.37%) | 392 |
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 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM200 | GF110 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 8,000 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 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 1,536 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336.6 Gb/s | 164 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz | 854 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 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 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 365 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 750 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | 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 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,816 | 512 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 16 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 176 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 607 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,076 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 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 103.3 GPixel/s | 19.46 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 189.4 GTexel/s | 38.91 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 6.06 TFLOPS | 1,244 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 189.4 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 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.