Radeon RX590 GME vs GeForce RTX 3070
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 GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 165.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX590 GME.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-165.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+165.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $200 (vs $115), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 52.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX590 GME.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+52.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($115) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 RTX 3070
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 RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX590 GME scores 8,349 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 165.6%. The Radeon RX590 GME is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,349 | 22,172+166% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+185% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 1725 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 5.8 MB+936% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX590 GME draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 22.8% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-20% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.7 | 100.8+111% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $115, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 42.5% less ($85 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 52.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173-65% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $115-43% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.6 | 110.9+53% |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | GA104 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #285 | #63 |
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