Radeon RX 590 vs GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Radeon RX 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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 590 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 590 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $42 versus $65 for the Radeon RX 590, it costs 35% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 57.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65) | ✅More affordable ($42) |
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 Radeon RX 590 and GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Radeon RX 590
The Radeon RX 590 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: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 590 scores 9,315 and the GeForce GTX 780 Ti reaches 9,469 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 928 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,315 | 9,469+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2880+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS+33% | 5.345 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz+66% | 928 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240+67% |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+140% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 590 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the Radeon RX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+167% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 336 GB/s+31% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 590) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 780 Ti's 250W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX 590 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 83°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-30% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-4% | 83°C |
| Perf/Watt | 53.2+40% | 37.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 and now averages $42. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 35.4% less ($23 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) vs 225.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 57.4% better value. The Radeon RX 590 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX 780 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-60% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | $42-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.3 | 225.5+57% |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | GK110B |
| Release | November 15 2018 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #285 | #278 |
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