AMD Radeon RX 590
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB
Comparision AMD Radeon RX 590 vs MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB
Grade
AMD Radeon RX 590
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB
Performance
6
6
Memory
4
4
General information
7
7
Functions
8
8
Benchmark tests
3
3
Ports
7
4
Top specs and features
- Passmark score
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
Passmark score
AMD Radeon RX 590: 9226
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB: 8215
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
AMD Radeon RX 590: 83302
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB: 68646
3DMark Fire Strike Score
AMD Radeon RX 590: 13845
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB: 9818
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
AMD Radeon RX 590: 16132
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB: 11584
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
AMD Radeon RX 590: 22415
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB: 17034
Description
The AMD Radeon RX 590 video card is based on the GCN 4.0 architecture. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB on the Polaris architecture. The first has 5700 million transistors. The second is 5700 million. AMD Radeon RX 590 has a transistor size of 12 nm versus 14.
The base clock speed of the first video card is 1469 MHz versus 1120 MHz for the second.
Let's move on to memory. AMD Radeon RX 590 has 8 GB. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB has 8 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 256 Gb/s versus 256 Gb/s of the second.
FLOPS of AMD Radeon RX 590 is 6.95. At MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB 5.81.
Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, AMD Radeon RX 590 scored 9226 points. And here is the second card 8215 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 16132 points. Second 11584 points.
In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is PCIe 3.0 x16. Video card AMD Radeon RX 590 has Directx version 12. Video card MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB -- Directx version - 12.
Regarding cooling, AMD Radeon RX 590 has 175W heat dissipation requirements versus 150W for MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB.
Why AMD Radeon RX 590 is better than MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB
- Passmark score 9226 против 8215 , more on 12%
- 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score 83302 против 68646 , more on 21%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score 13845 против 9818 , more on 41%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score 16132 против 11584 , more on 39%
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score 22415 против 17034 , more on 32%
- 3DMark Vantage Performance test score 46488 против 37598 , more on 24%
- 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 381573 против 364396 , more on 5%
- GPU base clock speed 1469 MHz против 1120 MHz, more on 31%
AMD Radeon RX 590 vs MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB: highlights
AMD Radeon RX 590
MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1469 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1120 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
2000 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
2000 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
6.95 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
5.81 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components.
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16
Average:
16
Average:
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
49 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
41.7 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics.
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144
Average: 140.1
144
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications.
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32
Average: 56.8
32
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks.
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2304
Average:
2304
Average:
Processor cores
The number of processor cores in a video card indicates the number of independent computing units capable of performing tasks in parallel. More cores allow for more efficient load balancing and processing of more graphics data, leading to improved performance and rendering quality.
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36
Average:
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations.
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2000
2000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1545 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
1303 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
222.48 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
161.3 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
GCN 4.0
Polaris
GPU name
Polaris 30
Polaris 10 Ellesmere
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
256 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
256 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better.
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8000 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
8000 MHz
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail.
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8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
5
Average: 4.9
5
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card.
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256 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities.
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232
Average: 356.7
232
Average: 356.7
Length
241
Average: 250.2
Average: 250.2
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features.
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Polaris
Arctic Islands
Manufacturer
GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries
Power supply power
When choosing a power supply for a video card, you must take into account the power requirements of the video card manufacturer, as well as other computer components.
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450
Average:
Average:
Year of issue
2018
Average:
Average:
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed
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175 W
Average: 160 W
150 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
12 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
14 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
5700 million
Average: 7150 million
5700 million
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance.
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3
Average: 3
3
Average: 3
Purpose
Desktop
Desktop
Price at the time of release
279 $
Average: 5679.5 $
$
Average: 5679.5 $
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements.
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4.6
Average:
4.5
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12
Average: 11.4
12
Average: 11.4
Supports FreeSync technology
FreeSync technology in AMD graphics cards is an adaptive frame synchronization that reduces or eliminates tearing and stuttering (jerking) during gameplay.
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Available
Available
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.4
Average: 5.9
6.4
Average: 5.9
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas.
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9226
Average: 7628.6
8215
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
83302
Average: 80042.3
68646
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
13845
Average: 12463
9818
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios.
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16132
Average: 11859.1
11584
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
22415
Average: 18799.9
17034
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
46488
Average: 37830.6
37598
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
381573
Average: 372425.7
364396
Average: 372425.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Showcase
70
Average: 108.4
Average: 108.4
SPECviewperf 12 test score - 3ds Max
116
Average: 169.8
Average: 169.8
Ports
Has hdmi output
HDMI output allows you to connect devices with HDMI or mini HDMI ports. They can send video and audio to the display.
Available
Available
HDMI version
The latest version provides a wide signal transmission channel due to the increased number of audio channels, frames per second, etc.
2
Average: 1.9
2
Average: 1.9
DisplayPort
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort
3
Average: 2.2
3
Average: 2.2
Number of HDMI connectors
The more their number, the more devices can be connected at the same time (for example, game / TV set-top boxes)
1
Average: 1.1
2
Average: 1.1
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available
FAQ
How does the AMD Radeon RX 590 processor perform in benchmarks?
Passmark AMD Radeon RX 590 scored 9226 points. The second video card scored 8215 points in Passmark.
What FLOPS do video cards have?
FLOPS AMD Radeon RX 590 is 6.95 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 5.81 TFLOPS.
What power consumption?
AMD Radeon RX 590 175 Watt. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB 150 Watt.
How fast are AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB?
AMD Radeon RX 590 operates at 1469 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1545 MHz. The clock base frequency of MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB reaches 1120 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1303 MHz.
What kind of memory do graphics cards have?
AMD Radeon RX 590 supports GDDR5. Installed 8 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 256 GB/s. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 256 GB/s.
How many HDMI connectors do they have?
AMD Radeon RX 590 has 1 HDMI outputs. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB is equipped with 2 HDMI outputs.
What power connectors are used?
AMD Radeon RX 590 uses There is no data. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What architecture are video cards based on?
AMD Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB uses the Polaris architecture.
What graphics processor is being used?
AMD Radeon RX 590 is equipped with Polaris 30. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB is set to Polaris 10 Ellesmere.
How many PCIe lanes
The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.
How many transistors?
AMD Radeon RX 590 has 5700 million transistors. MSI Radeon RX 480 Gaming X 8GB has 5700 million transistors
