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XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G

Comparing Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G vs XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB

Comparison of Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G and XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.670 GHz+ 4 % and has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.670 GHz+ 4 % and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G 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.

Differences

XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB

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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G

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  • Higher clock speed
    1.670 GHz+ 4 % left arrow 1.469 GHz
    Around 12% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

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

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification Value
Memory Size 8 GB left arrow 8 GB
Memory Type GDDR5 left arrow GDDR6
Memory Speed 2 GHz left arrow 1.75 GHz
Memory Bandwith 256 GB/s left arrow 448 GB/s
Memory Interface 256 bit left arrow 256 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification Value
Base Clock 1.469 GHz left arrow 1.670 GHz+ 4 %
Boost Clock 1.580 GHz+ 2 % left arrow 1.925 GHz+ 1 %
Avg (Game) Clock left arrow 1.815 GHz+ 3 %
Overclocking Yes left arrow Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 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 left arrow 225 W
TDP (up) 235 W left arrow 335 W
Tjunction max -- left arrow 89 °C
PCIe-Power 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin left arrow 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 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 left arrow Axial
Cooler-Type Air cooling left arrow Air cooling
Fan 1 2 x 100 mm left arrow 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle) -- left arrow 0 dB / Silent
Noise (Load) -- left arrow 44 dB

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 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 left arrow 7680x4320
DirectX 12 left arrow 12_2
Raytracing No left arrow Yes
DLSS / FSR No left arrow No
LED No LED lighting left arrow No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 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 left arrow Decode / Encode
VP8 Decode left arrow Decode
h265 / HEVC Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
VP9 Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
AV1 No left arrow No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 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 270 mm left arrow 255 mm
Height 124 mm left arrow 135 mm
Width 53 mm left arrow 46 mm
Width (Slots) 3 PCIe-Slots left arrow 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB and Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 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 3.0 x 16 left arrow PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date Q3/2019 left arrow Q3/2019
Release price -- left arrow 429 $
Structure size 14 nm left arrow 7 nm
Part-no RX-590P8DFD6 left arrow --
Documents data sheet left arrow data sheet

Benchmarks

Real tests XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy 8GB vs Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 5700 XT BE 8G

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