XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II vs GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G differences in specs

Comparison of XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II operates at a base clock speed of 1.605 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.605 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II is 225 W, while that of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G is 225 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II

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Higher clock speed

1.605 GHz 1.469 GHz

Around 8% better clock speed

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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	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 XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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	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 XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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	1.605 GHz 1.469 GHz
Boost Clock	1.905 GHz 1.560 GHz+ 1 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.755 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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
TDP (up)	335 W --
Tjunction max	89 °C --
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 2 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --
Noise (Load)	44 dB --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 590 Gaming 8G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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 12
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	No 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 XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode / Encode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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	293 mm 232 mm
Height	130 mm 116 mm
Width	55 mm 36 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of XFX Radeon RX 5700 XT Thicc II 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	Q3/2019 Q4/2018
Release price	389 $ --
Structure size	7 nm 14 nm
Part-no	-- GV-RX590GAMING-8GD
Documents	data sheet data sheet