NVIDIA
GeForce 8800 GTX vs Radeon RX 590
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 590
Aggregate performance score
We've compared 8800 GTX and RX 590 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗8800 GTX outperforms RX 590 by 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+5%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce 8800 GTX vs Radeon RX 590: key takeaway
The comparison of 8800 GTX and RX 590 shows a 5% advantage for 8800 GTX in gaming performance, while RX 590 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4341
9261
100100
1768
COMPARISON RESULT
8800 GTX is the best overall choice
8800 GTX leads in combined game performance. 8800 GTX offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
8800 GTX leads in the combined performance index
8800 GTX costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 61–66of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce 8800 GTX
118 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce 8800 GTX
100/100 · Price $79The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
43Better
41
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
37Better
36
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
35Better
34
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
92Better
61
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
63Better
56
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Device classDesktopDesktop
HDMI—HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
DirectX10.012.0
Vulkan—1.3
OpenGL3.34.6
TFLOPS0.3467.119Better
Power consumption155 WBetter225 W
Memory typeGDDR3GDDR5
Power connector6+6 pin8 pin
Release date20062018
ArchitectureTeslaGCN 4.0
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 1.0, CUDA 1.0OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$79Better$309
Shader units / cores1282304Better
Clock speed576 MHz1469 - 1545 MHzBetter
Base clock576 MHz1469 MHzBetter
Boost clock576 MHz1545 MHzBetter
VRAM768 MB GDDR3Better8 GB GDDR5
Memory frequency1,8 GHz8 GHzBetter
Memory bus384 bitBetter256 bit
Memory bandwidth86 GB/s256 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 1x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption155 WBetter225 W
Process node90 nm12 nmBetter
Recommended PSU450 W450 W
Length270 mm241 mmBetter
Die size484 mm²232 mm²Better
Memory cacheL2 0.1 MBBetterL1 16 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count681 million5700 millionBetter
Max monitors34
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
8800 GTXRX 590
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
26 FPSEstimated 64%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
22 FPSEstimated 64%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
12 FPSEstimated 58%
13 FPSEstimated 64%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 57%
Black Myth: Wukong8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Call of Duty: Warzone8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Counter-Strike 28800 GTX216 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590191 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX152 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590134 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX85 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59097 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTX32 FPSEstimated 63%RX 59032 FPSEstimated 65%
Cyberpunk 20778800 GTX140 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590123 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX120 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590106 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX62 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59070 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 63%RX 59021 FPSEstimated 65%
Forza Horizon 58800 GTX176 FPSEstimated 78%RX 590155 FPSEstimated 80%8800 GTX114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590101 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX77 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59087 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTX47 FPSEstimated 63%RX 59046 FPSEstimated 65%
God of War Ragnarök8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Hogwarts Legacy8800 GTX114 FPSEstimated 72%RX 590101 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX95 FPSEstimated 72%RX 59084 FPSEstimated 74%8800 GTX55 FPSEstimated 66%RX 59063 FPSEstimated 72%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 63%RX 59022 FPSEstimated 65%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 20248800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Monster Hunter Wilds8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
Starfield8800 GTX26 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59023 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX22 FPSEstimated 64%RX 59019 FPSEstimated 66%8800 GTX12 FPSEstimated 58%RX 59013 FPSEstimated 64%8800 GTX5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 5905 FPSEstimated 57%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10043415%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100364727%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100364931%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 1001768120%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 100926141%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100315352%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100335245%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100364931%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100295664%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100354933%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX10.012.0
Vulkan—1.3
OpenGL3.34.6
Upscaling——
Compute APIOpenCL 1.0, CUDA 1.0OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureTeslaGCN 4.0
Process node90 nm12 nmBetter
Release date20062018
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count681 million5700 millionBetter
Die size484 mm²232 mm²Better
Shader units / cores1282304Better
Base clock576 MHz1469 MHzBetter
Boost clock576 MHz1545 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 1x16PCIe 3x16
Length270 mm241 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU450 W450 W
Power connector6+6 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI—HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort—DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors34
Max resolution2560 × 16007680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares 8800 GTX and RX 590 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM768 MB GDDR3Better8 GB GDDR5
Memory typeGDDR3GDDR5
Memory bus384 bitBetter256 bit
TFLOPS0.3467.119Better
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: 8800 GTX or RX 590?+
8800 GTX has the higher overall gaming score, while 8800 GTX offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
8800 GTX is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
8800 GTX is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
8800 GTX offers more overall performance, while 8800 GTX offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
8800 GTX is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
8800 GTX is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
8800 GTX leads in combined 1440p performance. 8800 GTX can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
8800 GTX is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
8800 GTX is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
8800 GTX is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to 8800 GTX if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.