GeForce GTX 590
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
3,341
MSRP
$699
AVG Price
$100
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The GeForce GTX 590 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,341 points. Launch price was $699.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 590 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 590 scores 3,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF110), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 64 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 3,341 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GF110 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 40 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1024 ×2 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 64 ×2 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 ×2 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 607 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 38.91 ×2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 2.1 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 3,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #555 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 590 is equipped with 3 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 3 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 2.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DVI-I, 1x mini-DP — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|
| DVI-I PortsNumber of DVI-I display connectors | 3x |
| mini-DP PortsNumber of mini-DP display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 590 draws 365 Watt under load (TDP) — a 700W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: , occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 90°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 365 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 700W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 2x 8-pin |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 90°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $100 (MSRP: $699), the GeForce GTX 590 delivers 33 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #555 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 590 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $100 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #555 |
| Release Date | March 24 2011 |
| Release Year | 2011 |
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