Graphics Card Comparison
RX 590
RX 590 — AMD desktop graphics card (2018, Polaris) with 8 GB of GDDR5, averaging 20 fps at 1440p; launched at $279.
Key specifications
| 3DMark Time Spy | 2,492 |
|---|---|
| Avg FPS @ 1080p | 36 |
| Avg FPS @ 1440p | 20 |
| Avg FPS @ 4K | 11 |
| FP32 compute (TFLOPS) | 7.1 |
| VRAM (GB) | 8 |
| Memory bandwidth (GB/s) | 224 |
| TDP (W) | 225 |
| Launch MSRP (USD) | $279 |
About RX 590
The RX 590 is a AMD desktop graphics card from 2018 on the Polaris architecture, with 8 GB of GDDR5 (224 GB/s bandwidth) and a 225 W TDP. It averages about 36 fps at 1080p, 20 fps at 1440p and 11 fps at 4K across our game suite, scoring 2,492 in 3DMark Time Spy. It launched at $279.
The comparisons below show how RX 590 stacks up against the alternatives people most often weigh against it, with the specific numbers laid out side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Is the RX 590 any good?
RX 590 — AMD desktop graphics card (2018, Polaris) with 8 GB of GDDR5, averaging 20 fps at 1440p; launched at $279.
What are the key specs of the RX 590?
See the specification table above for the full breakdown.
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Last updated 2026-07-01