GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G vs ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) differences in specs

Comparison of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.469 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) operates at a base clock speed of 1.469 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G is 225 W, while that of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) is 225 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X)

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Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G

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Higher clock speed

1.469 GHz 1.410 GHz

Around 4% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G 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
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X AMD Radeon RX 590
GPU Chip	GA104 (Ampere) Polaris 30
Execution units	38 36
Shader	4864 2304
Render Output Units	80 32
Texture Units	152 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G 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	GDDR6X GDDR5
Memory Speed	19 Gbps 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	608 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.410 GHz 1.469 GHz
Boost Clock	1.695 GHz+ 2 % 1.560 GHz+ 1 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G 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
Tjunction max	93 \xc2\xb0C --
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Fan 1	2 x 90 mm 2 x 90 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.3 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.1 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G 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_2 (Ultimate) 12
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G. 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	Decode No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	230 mm 232 mm
Height	120 mm 116 mm
Width	42 mm 36 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (GDDR6X) and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G, 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 4.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2022 Q4/2018
Structure size	8 nm 14 nm
Part-no	DUAL-RTX3060TI-8GD6X GV-RX590GAMING-8GD
Documents	data sheet data sheet