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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 590

2011

Why buy it

✅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).
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌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

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 590

2011

GeForce GTX 675M SLI

2011

Why buy it

✅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).
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌18150% higher power demand at 365W vs 2W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 590 better than GeForce GTX 675M SLI?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,341 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 590 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 590 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 3 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 590 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $699 MSRP. GeForce GTX 590 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 590 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $699 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $699 MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 675M SLI still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 675M SLI is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 590 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 590 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 675M SLI Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	102 FPS	98 FPS
medium	83 FPS	81 FPS
high	65 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	84 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	50 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	26 FPS
medium	26 FPS	25 FPS
high	17 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	137 FPS	69 FPS
medium	107 FPS	46 FPS
high	86 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	97 FPS	39 FPS
medium	70 FPS	22 FPS
high	57 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	44 FPS	13 FPS
medium	34 FPS	8 FPS
high	31 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	150 FPS	149 FPS
medium	120 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	112 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	74 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	50 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	37 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 590	GeForce GTX 675M SLI
1080p
low	150 FPS	149 FPS
medium	120 FPS	119 FPS
high	100 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	112 FPS
medium	90 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	75 FPS	68 FPS
medium	60 FPS	53 FPS
high	50 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 590 and GeForce GTX 675M SLI

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 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 675M SLI has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

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.