GeForce GTX 590 vs Radeon HD8970M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 590

365

3,341

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

Radeon HD8970M

100

3,369

+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 HD8970M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#143

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

322%

#145

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

292%

#146

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

291%

#150

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

265%

#151

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

263%

#154

Radeon HD8970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#156

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#157

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#158

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD8970M 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 HD8970M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD8970M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GTX 590 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD8970M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 590 and Radeon HD8970M

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 HD8970M

The Radeon HD8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,369 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 590 scores 3,341 and the Radeon HD8970M reaches 3,369 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 HD8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8970M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon HD8970M
G3D Mark Score	3,341	3,369
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024 ×2	1280+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS ×2	2.304 TFLOPS+85%
ROPs	48 ×2+50%	32
TMUs	64 ×2	80+25%
L1 Cache	1 MB+223%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon HD8970M
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 HD8970M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 590 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce GTX 590) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD8970M) — the GeForce GTX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 590	Radeon HD8970M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 590 draws 365W versus the Radeon HD8970M's 100W — a 114% difference. The Radeon HD8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX 590) vs 350W (Radeon HD8970M). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.