Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX590 GME
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #150 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX590 GME is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX590 GME 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX590 GME
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.
Radeon RX590 GME
The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,119 | 8,349+3% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.599 TFLOPS | 7.119 TFLOPS+27% |
| Boost Clock | 1215 MHz | 1545 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+311% | 0.56 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX590 GME relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 97.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-66% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 135.3+184% | 47.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $173 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $115 |
| Codename | TU106 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #313 | #285 |
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