Radeon RX 590
AMD
G3D Mark
9,315
MSRP
$279
AVG Price
$65
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 Radeon RX 590 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: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 590
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 590 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Warzone
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Hearts of Iron IV
League of Legends
Path of Exile 2
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
Rocket League
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 590 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 590 scores 9,315 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Polaris 30), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2304 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 144 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 7.119 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1545 MHz from a base of 1469 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 9,315 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Polaris 30 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2304 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 144 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1545 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1469 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 222.5 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 5,700 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #285 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 590 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 256 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 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 | 256 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 576 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 590 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | Limited |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.0 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 3x DP, 1x DVI, 1x HDMI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4, decoder: UVD 6.3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|
| DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors | 3x |
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| HDMI PortsNumber of HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 3.4 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 6.3 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 590 draws 175 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 241mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1000g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 175 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 241mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 1000g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 80°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $65 (MSRP: $279), the Radeon RX 590 delivers 143 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #285 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $65 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #285 |
| Release Date | November 15 2018 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
Specifications Reference
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| ROPs | 32 |
| TMUs | 144 |
| Vram | 8 GB |
| DLSS/FSR | FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation |
| L1 Cache | 576 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| Core Clock | 1469 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps |
| Shading Units | 2304 |
| Upscaling Tech | AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
| Memory Bus Width | 256-bit |
| Transistor Count | 5,700 million |
| Frame Generation | FSR Frame Generation: Limited | AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No | FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes |
| Texture Fill Rate | 222.5 |
| Manufacturing Process | 12 nm |
| Frame Generation Tech | FSR Frame Generation (Limited Compatibility) |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 175 Watt |
| Floating Point Performance | 7.119 TFLOPS |
General Information
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General Information
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| Codename | Polaris 30 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) |
| Launch Price | $279 |
| Release Date | November 15 2018 |
| Performance Ranking Position | 285 |
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