Radeon RX590 GME vs GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX590 GME
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 222.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-222.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+222.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX590 GME offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $115 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 79% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 48.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($115) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 4070
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 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX590 GME scores 8,349 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 222.4%. The Radeon RX590 GME is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,349 | 26,919+222% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.119 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+309% |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz | 2475 MHz+60% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 5.8 MB+936% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX590 GME lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX590 GME comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 36 MB+1700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX590 GME draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-13% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 304mm |
| Height | 111mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.7 | 134.6+182% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $115, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 79.1% less ($435 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 48.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX590 GME | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173-71% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $115-79% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.6+48% | 48.9 |
| Codename | Polaris 30 | AD104 |
| Release | November 15 2018 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #285 | #32 |
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