MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) vs AMD Radeon RX 590 differences in specs

Comparing MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) vs AMD Radeon RX 590

Comparison of MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) and AMD Radeon RX 590 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) operates at a base clock speed of 1.410 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory, while the AMD Radeon RX 590 operates at a base clock speed of 1.410 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 1048 g and respectively. The TDP of the MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) is 225 W, while that of the AMD Radeon RX 590 is 225 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

Differences Specifications

Differences

Top features of AMD Radeon RX 590

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Higher clock speed

1.469 GHz 1.410 GHz

Around 4% better clock speed

Top features of MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

AMD Radeon RX 590 MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X)

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
GPU Chip	Polaris 30 XT GA104 (Ampere)
Execution units	36 38
Shader	2304 4864
Render Output Units	32 80
Texture Units	144 152
Raytracing Cores	0 38

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6X
Memory Clock	2 GHz 1.188 GHz
Memory Speed	8 Gbps 19 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	256 GB/s 608 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.469 GHz 1.410 GHz
Boost Clock	1.545 GHz 1.665 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	--

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	225 W 225 W

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X) GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12_2 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X). The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No Decode

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of AMD Radeon RX 590 and MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti VENTUS 3X (GDDR6X), alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Structure size	14 nm 8 nm
Release date	Q4/2018 Q4/2022
Launch Price	279 $ 399 $ (Reference)