XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
Comparision XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy vs XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
Grade
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
Performance
6
7
Memory
4
6
General information
7
5
Functions
8
7
Benchmark tests
3
3
Ports
4
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
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy: 9264
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro: 9115
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy: 83642
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro: 86320
3DMark Fire Strike Score
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy: 13902
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro: 13021
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy: 16198
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro: 14280
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy: 22507
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro: 19658
Description
The XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy video card is based on the Polaris architecture. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro on the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The first has 5700 million transistors. The second is 6400 million. XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy has a transistor size of 12 nm versus 7.
The base clock speed of the first video card is 1469 MHz versus 1607 MHz for the second.
Let's move on to memory. XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy has 8 GB. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro has 8 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 256 Gb/s versus 224 Gb/s of the second.
FLOPS of XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy is 6.98. At XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro 5.14.
Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy scored 9264 points. And here is the second card 9115 points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 16198 points. Second 14280 points.
In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is PCIe 4.0 x8. Video card XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy has Directx version 12. Video card XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro -- Directx version - 12.
Regarding cooling, XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy has 175W heat dissipation requirements versus 130W for XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro.
Why XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy is better than XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
- Passmark score 9264 против 9115 , more on 2%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Score 13902 против 13021 , more on 7%
- 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score 16198 против 14280 , more on 13%
- 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score 22507 против 19658 , more on 14%
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy vs XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro: highlights
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy
XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
1469 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1607 MHz
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
2000 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
1750 MHz
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
6.98 TFLOPS
Average: 53 TFLOPS
5.14 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:
8
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.
49.44 GTexel/s
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s
59.04 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
88
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:
1408
Average:
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
1845 MHz
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
222.5 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
162.4 GTexels/s
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Polaris
RDNA 1.0
GPU name
Polaris 30
Navi 14 XTX
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
256 GB/s
Average: 257.8 GB/s
224 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
14000 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
6
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
128 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
158
Average: 356.7
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
Navi
Manufacturer
GlobalFoundries
TSMC
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
130 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
7 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
5700 million
Average: 7150 million
6400 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
4
Average: 3
Width
270 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
281 mm
Average: 192.1 mm
Height
124 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
145 mm
Average: 89.6 mm
Purpose
Desktop
There is no data
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
There is no data
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
6.5
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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9264
Average: 7628.6
9115
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
83642
Average: 80042.3
86320
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
13902
Average: 12463
13021
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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16198
Average: 11859.1
14280
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
22507
Average: 18799.9
19658
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
46678
Average: 37830.6
61093
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
383132
Average: 372425.7
406233
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
DVI Outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI
1
Average: 1.4
Average: 1.4
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
1
Average: 1.1
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x8
HDMI
A digital interface that is used to transmit high-resolution audio and video signals.
Available
Available
FAQ
How does the XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy processor perform in benchmarks?
Passmark XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy scored 9264 points. The second video card scored 9115 points in Passmark.
What FLOPS do video cards have?
FLOPS XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy is 6.98 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 5.14 TFLOPS.
What power consumption?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 175 Watt. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro 130 Watt.
How fast are XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy and XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy operates at 1469 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1545 MHz. The clock base frequency of XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro reaches 1607 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1845 MHz.
What kind of memory do graphics cards have?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy supports GDDR5. Installed 8 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 256 GB/s. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro works with GDDR6. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 256 GB/s.
How many HDMI connectors do they have?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy has 1 HDMI outputs. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro is equipped with 1 HDMI outputs.
What power connectors are used?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy uses There is no data. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.
What architecture are video cards based on?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy is built on Polaris. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro uses the RDNA 1.0 architecture.
What graphics processor is being used?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy is equipped with Polaris 30. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro is set to Navi 14 XTX.
How many PCIe lanes
The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.
How many transistors?
XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy has 5700 million transistors. XFX Radeon RX 5500 XT Thicc II Pro has 6400 million transistors
