Radeon RX590 GME vs CMP 40HX
Radeon RX590 GME
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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 Radeon RX590 GME
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The CMP 40HX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX590 GME offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The CMP 40HX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $115), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.4% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX590 GME.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($115) | ⚠️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 RX590 GME and CMP 40HX
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.
CMP 40HX
The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX590 GME scores 8,349 and the CMP 40HX reaches 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX590 GME is built on GCN 4.0 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1650 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,349 | 8,749+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 7.603 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1650 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 2.3 MB+311% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX590 GME comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the CMP 40HX has 4 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs No.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | No |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX590 GME draws 175W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 5.6% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-5% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.7 | 47.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $115, while the CMP 40HX launched at $699 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 4.2% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 72.9 (CMP 40HX) — the CMP 40HX offers 0.4% better value. The CMP 40HX is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173-75% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $115-4% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.6 | 72.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | TU106 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #285 | #302 |
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