GeForce GTX 590 vs Radeon E8870PCIe

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 590

365

3,341

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Radeon E8870PCIe

37

3,368

+0.8%

About G3D Mark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe

#317

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

806%

#319

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

731%

#320

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

729%

#324

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

663%

#325

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

658%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

95%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

92%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

90%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon E8870PCIe is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 590 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $200), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon E8870PCIe
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+98.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 590 and Radeon E8870PCIe

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.

Radeon E8870PCIe

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 590 scores 3,341 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 590 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon E8870PCIe
G3D Mark Score	3,341	3,368
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2+60%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+55%	0.8 TFLOPS
ROPs	48 ×2+200%	16
TMUs	64 ×2+60%	40
L1 Cache	1 MB+525%	0.16 MB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon E8870PCIe
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 590 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8870PCIe has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 590) vs 256 KB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce GTX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon E8870PCIe
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 590 draws 365W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 163.2% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX 590) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon E8870PCIe
TDP	365W	37W-90%
Recommended PSU	700W	350W-50%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	90°C	—
Perf/Watt	9.2	91.0+889%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 and now averages $200. The GeForce GTX 590 costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the GeForce GTX 590 offers 98.8% better value. The Radeon E8870PCIe is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).