GeForce GTX 590 vs GeForce GTX 675M SLI

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 590 vs GeForce GTX 675M SLI FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 590 vs GeForce GTX 675M SLI: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 590

2011

Why buy it

✅25.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌18150% higher power demand at 365W vs 2W.

GeForce GTX 675M SLI

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 365W, a 363W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 590 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 590 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 25.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.9% in PassMark G3D (3,341 vs 3,311), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 590 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 3 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 590 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 590 vs GeForce GTX 675M SLI Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 590

The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.

GeForce GTX 675M SLI

The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 2W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 590 scores 3,341 and the GeForce GTX 675M SLI reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 590 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 675M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 675M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
G3D Mark Score	3,341	3,311
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2+33%	768

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 590 has 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 675M SLI carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 590 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 590 and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 675M SLI.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 590) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675M SLI). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP5) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 590) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 675M SLI).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
Encoder	—	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP5)	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 590 draws 365W versus the GeForce GTX 675M SLI's 2W — a 197.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 675M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX 590) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675M SLI). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 92°C.