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GeForce GTX 590
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 590 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| 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. Priced at $100 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H, it costs 71% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 239.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+239.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 590 and Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
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 Ryzen 5 6600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,448 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 590 scores 3,341 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H reaches 3,448 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 590 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,341 | 3,448+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2 | 1792+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 | 8.928 TFLOPS+618% |
| ROPs | 48 ×2 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 64 ×2 | 112+75% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 590 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H 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: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 590) vs 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 590 draws 365W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H's 132W — a 93.8% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX 590) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 132W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 350W-50% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.2 | 26.1+184% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 590 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H launched at $350 and now averages $350. The GeForce GTX 590 costs 71.4% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.4 (GeForce GTX 590) vs 9.9 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H) — the GeForce GTX 590 offers 237.4% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 590 | Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $699 | $350-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-71% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.4+237% | 9.9 |
| Codename | GF110 | Navi 23 |
| Release | March 24 2011 | October 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #555 | #150 |
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