NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590

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Performance
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER347% better
40,96339% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 347% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER347% better
58.636% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 347% 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 RTX 2080 SUPER GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2019 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 2080 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 495.9 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 RTX 2080 SUPER includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,650 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,815 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 2080 SUPER occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA 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 RTX 2080 SUPER has the 38th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 39.16% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 40,963 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 58.6. This is the 56th 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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureTuringFermi 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2019Q1 2011
Launch Price (MSRP)$699$699
Production StatusActiveEnd-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
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
62 FPS
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High - 1080p
47 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
26 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
20 FPS
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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 RTX 2080 SUPER347% better
40,96339% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 347% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is ranked 38th with a score of 40,963, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 188th with a score of 9,166.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER347% better
58.636% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has 347% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is ranked 56th with a performance per dollar of 58.6, 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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 307043,005+5%
Arc A77041,303+1%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER40,963
GeForce RTX 208040,278-2%
Radeon RX 6600 XT39,051-5%
GeForce GTX 68010,216.5-75%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453-77%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5-78%
GeForce GTX 10508,571-79%
Radeon R7 3708,518.5-79%

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 RTX 2080 SUPER or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon RX Vega 6461.77+5%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59.18+1%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER58.6
GeForce RTX 208057.62-2%
Radeon VII54.19-8%
Radeon HD 687017.65-70%
Radeon HD 797014.15-76%
GeForce GTX 59013.11-78%
GeForce GTX 47012.44-79%
Radeon HD 645011.33-81%

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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
11,450
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3DMark Time Spy Score
11,215.5
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
140,388
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
27,398
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3DMark Night Raid Graphics
109,596
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
26,415.5
(+227.84%)
8,057.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
198.6
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PassMark G3D Mark
19,578
(+485.99%)
3,341
PassMark G2D Mark
917
(+131.57%)
396
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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
CodenameTU104GF110
ArchitectureTuringFermi 2.0
Process Size12 nm40 nm
Transistors13,600 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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
Memory Size8 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth495.9 Gb/s164 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,937 MHz854 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit384 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB768 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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)250 W365 W
Suggested PSU600 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-CDVI, 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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
CUDA Cores3,072512
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4816
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)19264
Render Output Units (ROP)6448
Tensor Cores384--
Ray Tracing Cores48--
Core Clock Speed1,650 MHz607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,815 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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
Pixel Fill Rate116.2 GPixel/s19.46 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate348.5 GTexel/s38.91 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance11.15 TFLOPS1,244 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance348.5 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 RTX 2080 SUPERGeForce GTX 590
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.85.1

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