Radeon RX 590 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Black
Radeon RX 590
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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 TITAN Black lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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 GeForce GTX TITAN Black.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $120 for the GeForce GTX TITAN Black, it costs 46% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 87.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+87.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 TITAN Black
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 TITAN Black
The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 889 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,177 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 590 scores 9,315 and the GeForce GTX TITAN Black reaches 9,177 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX TITAN Black uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 980 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,315+2% | 9,177 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2880+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS+26% | 5.645 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz+58% | 980 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 TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TITAN Black has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Black. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) — the Radeon RX 590 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 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 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| 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 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN Black's 250W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX 590 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black). 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 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 53.2+45% | 36.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 590 costs 45.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) vs 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 87.3% better value. The Radeon RX 590 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX 590 | GeForce GTX TITAN Black |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $279-72% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-46% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 143.3+87% | 76.5 |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | GK110B |
| Release | November 15 2018 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #285 | #288 |
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