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AMD Radeon RX 590

AMD Radeon RX 590

Graphics Processor

Polaris 30

Cores

2304

TMUs

144

ROPs

32

About the AMD Radeon RX 590

The AMD Radeon RX 590 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 8 GB of memory size, 2304 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 590 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Polaris 30 graphics processor, 2304 cores, 144 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 590 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Polaris 30

Cores

2304

TMUs

144

ROPs

32

Memory Size

8 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NamePolaris 30
GPU VariantPolaris 30 XT(215-0922006)
ArchitectureGCN 4.0
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Process Size12 nm
Transistors5,700 million
Density24.6M / mm²
Die Size232 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1401

Graphics Card

Release DateNov 15th, 2018
GenerationPolaris(RX 500)
PredecessorArctic Islands
SuccessorVega
ProductionActive
Launch Price279 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews36 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1469 MHz
Boost Clock1545 MHz
Memory Clock2000 MHz8 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth256.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2304
TMUs144
ROPs32
Compute Units36
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache2 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate49.44 GPixel/s
Texture Rate222.5 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)7.119 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)7.119 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)445.0 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length241 mm9.5 inches
TDP175 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.0b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
Board NumberC944-41

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.7

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090841%
GeForce RTX 4090642%
GeForce RTX 5080554%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER495%
GeForce RTX 4080491%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX490%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti483%
Radeon RX 9070 XT462%
Radeon RX 7900 XT422%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti415%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER414%
Radeon RX 9070414%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti379%
GeForce RTX 5070375%
GeForce RTX 3090370%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti365%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER353%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE348%
Radeon RX 6950 XT342%
GeForce RTX 4070337%
Radeon RX 6900 XT334%
GeForce RTX 3080329%
Radeon RX 7800 XT328%
Radeon RX 6800 XT316%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB294%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB292%
Radeon RX 7700 XT287%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB279%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti278%
Radeon RX 6800269%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB263%
GeForce RTX 3070260%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti258%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB257%
GeForce RTX 5060253%
Radeon RX 6750 XT247%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti228%
Radeon RX 6700 XT224%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER208%
Radeon RX 7600 XT206%
GeForce RTX 4060205%
Arc B580205%
GeForce RTX 5050200%
GeForce RTX 2080198%
Radeon RX 6650 XT194%
Radeon RX 7600194%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER184%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti182%
Arc A770182%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB176%
Radeon RX 6600 XT173%
Radeon VII173%
Arc A750169%
Radeon RX 5700 XT165%
GeForce RTX 2070163%
Radeon RX 6600156%
Arc A580151%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER151%
Radeon RX Vega 64144%
GeForce RTX 2060140%
Radeon RX 5700139%
GeForce GTX 1080137%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti134%
Radeon RX 5600 XT133%
Radeon RX Vega 56126%
GeForce GTX 1070122%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER115%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti115%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti109%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB108%
Radeon R9 FURY X107%
GeForce GTX 1660106%
Radeon RX 590Current GPU100%
Radeon R9 FURY97%
GeForce GTX 98096%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER95%
Radeon RX 6500 XT94%
Radeon RX 5500 XT93%
Radeon RX 58093%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB90%
Radeon R9 390X89%
GeForce GTX 69088%
Radeon RX 48087%
Radeon HD 799087%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti85%
GeForce GTX 97083%
Radeon R9 290X83%
Radeon R9 39081%
Radeon RX 57080%
Radeon R9 29076%
Radeon RX 47075%
GeForce GTX 165071%
Radeon RX 640069%
Arc A38068%
GeForce GTX 78068%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition62%
GeForce GTX 59062%
Radeon R9 280X61%
Radeon HD 699059%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti57%
GeForce GTX 68055%
Radeon R9 38055%
Radeon HD 797055%
GeForce GTX 77055%
Radeon R9 28554%
GeForce GTX 96053%
GeForce GTX 67051%
Radeon HD 597046%
GeForce GTX 163046%
Radeon HD 795045%
GeForce GTX 105045%
GeForce GTX 76045%
GeForce GTX 58045%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti45%
Radeon R9 270X44%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition43%
GeForce GTX 95043%
Radeon RX 56040%
GeForce GTX 57040%
GeForce GTX 66039%
Radeon RX 46039%
Radeon R7 37039%
Radeon HD 697038%
GeForce GTX 48036%
Radeon HD 785036%
GeForce GTX 29535%
Radeon HD 695034%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti34%
Radeon HD 4870 X233%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti33%
Radeon HD 587032%
Radeon HD 687030%
GeForce GTX 47029%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti28%
Radeon HD 585027%
GeForce GTX 28525%
Radeon HD 685025%
GeForce GTX 28023%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition23%
GeForce GTX 27523%
GeForce GT 103023%
GeForce GTX 46022%
Radeon HD 489022%
Radeon HD 679021%
Radeon HD 583020%
GeForce GTX 65019%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti19%
Radeon HD 487019%
GeForce GTX 26019%
Radeon HD 577018%
Radeon HD 775018%
Radeon HD 575016%
GeForce GTS 45015%
GeForce GTS 25015%
Radeon HD 485014%
Radeon HD 477014%
Radeon HD 483013%
Radeon HD 667012%
GeForce 9800 GT12%
GeForce GT 64012%
Radeon HD 567011%
GeForce 9600 GT10%
GeForce GT 2409%
GeForce GT 4409%
Radeon HD 46708%
Radeon HD 55708%
GeForce GT 4307%
GeForce GT 2206%
GeForce GT 5205%
Radeon HD 64504%
Radeon HD 54504%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT2%
GeForce 2102%
Radeon RX 590Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 590Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 590

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 590 features 8 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 8 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 is equipped with 2304 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 is built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 175 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 8 GB and 2304, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX 590, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 175 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX 590 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 8 GB and 2304, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX 590 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 980 Ti and GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 980 Ti is approximately 9% faster, while GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB is approximately 8% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 590. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 590 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX 590 graphics card.

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