MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X vs XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X operates at a base clock speed of 1.730 GHz+ 8 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.730 GHz+ 8 % and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 1406 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X is 225 W, while that of the XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB is 225 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X

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Higher clock speed

1.730 GHz+ 8 % 1.469 GHz

Around 15% better clock speed

Top features of XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB 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	AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT AMD Radeon RX 590
GPU Chip	Navi 10 XT Polaris 30
Execution units	40 36
Shader	2560 2304
Render Output Units	64 32
Texture Units	160 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB 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	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.75 GHz 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	448 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.730 GHz+ 8 % 1.469 GHz
Boost Clock	1.980 GHz+ 4 % 1.580 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.870 GHz+ 7 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB 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
TDP (up)	335 W 235 W
Tjunction max	89 °C --
PCIe-Power	2 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB, 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	MSI TORX FAN 3.0 (Axial) Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --
Noise (Load)	45 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB 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 12
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	MSI Mystic Light No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB. 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
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB 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	297 mm 270 mm
Height	140 mm 124 mm
Width	58 mm 53 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots
Weight	1406 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB, 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	Q3/2019 Q3/2019
Release price	429 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 14 nm
Part-no	-- RX-590P8DFD6
Documents	-- data sheet