NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti658% better
69,48166% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 658% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti165% better
34.7622% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 165% 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 3090 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $1,999. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3090 Ti has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 1.01 Tb/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 3090 Ti includes 10,752 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,560 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,860 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 336 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 336 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 84 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3090 Ti is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 450 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 850 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 RTX 3090 Ti has the 10th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 69,481 score and $1,999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 34.76. This is the 75th 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 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmpereFermi 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2022Q1 2011
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,999$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 Far Cry 6
Far Cry 6
GeForce RTX 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
Low - 720p
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Medium - 1080p
179 FPS
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High - 1080p
162 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
142 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
133 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
90 FPS
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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 3090 Ti658% better
69,48166% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 590
9,166.59% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 658% better performance than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 10th with a score of 69,481, and the GeForce GTX 590 is ranked 188th with a score of 9,166.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti165% better
34.7622% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 590
13.118% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti has 165% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 590 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is ranked 75th with a performance per dollar of 34.76, 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 RTX 3090 Ti or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834+8%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5+4%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti69,481
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER68,373-2%
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5-6%
GeForce GTX 68010,216.5-85%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453-86%
GeForce GTX 5909,166.5-87%
GeForce GTX 10508,571-88%
Radeon R7 3708,518.5-88%

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 3090 Ti or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47.21+36%
GeForce RTX 309041.04+18%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti34.76
Radeon HD 687017.65-49%
Radeon HD 797014.15-59%
GeForce GTX 59013.11-62%
GeForce GTX 47012.44-64%
Radeon HD 645011.33-67%

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 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
21,645
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3DMark Time Spy Score
19,241
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
246,319
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
53,110
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3DMark Night Raid Graphics
139,165
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
49,471
(+513.97%)
8,057.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
204
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PassMark G3D Mark
29,690
(+788.66%)
3,341
PassMark G2D Mark
1,223
(+208.84%)
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 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
CodenameGA102GF110
ArchitectureAmpereFermi 2.0
Process Size8 nm40 nm
Transistors28,300 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 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
Memory Size24 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth1.01 Tb/s164 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,313 MHz854 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit384 bit
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache6 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 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
Slots3 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)450 W365 W
Suggested PSU850 W750 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin2x 8-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, 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 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
CUDA Cores10,752512
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8416
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)33664
Render Output Units (ROP)11248
Tensor Cores336--
Ray Tracing Cores84--
Core Clock Speed1,560 MHz607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,860 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 3090 TiGeForce GTX 590
Pixel Fill Rate208.3 GPixel/s19.46 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate625 GTexel/s38.91 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance40 TFLOPS1,244 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance625 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 3090 TiGeForce 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.