Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 vs MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X differences in specs

Comparison of Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 operates at a base clock speed of 1.469 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X operates at a base clock speed of 1.469 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and 1406 g respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 is 225 W, while that of the MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X is 225 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5

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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

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X 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 590 AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
GPU Chip	Polaris 30 XT (GCN 4) Navi 10 XT
Execution units	36 40
Shader	2304 2560
Render Output Units	32 64
Texture Units	144 160

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X 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 GDDR6
Memory Speed	8.4 Gbps 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith	269 GB/s 448 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X 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 1.730 GHz+ 8 %
Boost Clock	1.560 GHz+ 1 % 1.980 GHz+ 4 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.870 GHz+ 7 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X 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
Tjunction max	-- 89 °C
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 2 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X, 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 MSI TORX FAN 3.0 (Axial)
Fan 1	2 x 95 mm 2 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load)	-- 45 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X 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
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	Non addressable LED MSI Mystic Light

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X. 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 / Encode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X 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	260 mm 297 mm
Height	135 mm 140 mm
Width	43 mm 58 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 Sapphire NITRO+ RX 590 8G G5 and MSI Radeon RX 5700 XT Gaming X, 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
Release date	Q4/2018 Q3/2019
Structure size	14 nm 7 nm
Part-no	11289-05 --
Documents	data sheet --