Radeon RX590 GME vs GeForce GTX Titan
Radeon RX590 GME
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX590 GME uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX590 GME likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX Titan lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX590 GME is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| 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 (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX Titan offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $115 for the Radeon RX590 GME, it costs 39% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 61% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($115) | ✅More affordable ($70) |
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 GeForce GTX Titan
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.
GeForce GTX Titan
The GeForce GTX Titan is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 19 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,181 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX590 GME scores 8,349 and the GeForce GTX Titan reaches 8,181 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX590 GME is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX Titan uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 2,688 (GeForce GTX Titan). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 4.709 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX Titan). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 876 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,349+2% | 8,181 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2688+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS+51% | 4.709 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz+76% | 876 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 224+56% |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+157% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX590 GME comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX Titan has 6 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX Titan) — the Radeon RX590 GME has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 12 (GeForce GTX Titan). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX Titan). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX Titan).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX590 GME draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX Titan's 250W — a 35.3% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 600W (GeForce GTX Titan). 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 RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 47.7+46% | 32.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $115, while the GeForce GTX Titan launched at $999 and now averages $70. The GeForce GTX Titan costs 39.1% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 116.9 (GeForce GTX Titan) — the GeForce GTX Titan offers 61% better value. The Radeon RX590 GME is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173-83% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $115 | $70-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.6 | 116.9+61% |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | GK110 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | February 19 2013 |
| Ranking | #285 | #311 |
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