AMD Radeon RX 590 GME vs NVIDIA TITAN V Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA TITAN V wins all three head-to-head tests. It takes 3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, geekbench_opencl, and geekbench_vulkan, while the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME records zero wins in the comparison.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the DirectX 12 test?

A: In 3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, the TITAN V scores 3565 against the RX 590 GME's 1001, a delta of 256.1%. This is the TITAN V's biggest win in the head-to-head set.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each card?

A: The TITAN V has an average benchmark score of 34355, while the RX 590 GME averages 32601. The TITAN V sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, and the RX 590 GME is in the 77th percentile.

Q: Which card has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The TITAN V features HBM2 memory with 651.3 GB/s bandwidth across a 3072-bit bus. The RX 590 GME uses GDDR5 with 256.0 GB/s over a 256-bit bus.

Q: What are the closest rivals to each card based on average score?

A: For the TITAN V, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A1000 at 34207 (0.4% delta) and the AMD Radeon HD 7970 at 34541 (-0.5% delta). For the RX 590 GME, the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 at 32540 (0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE at 32456 (0.4% delta) are closest.

Q: Do both cards support the same DirectX version?

A: No. The TITAN V supports DirectX 12 (12_1), while the RX 590 GME supports DirectX 12 (12_0). Both support OpenGL 4.6, but Vulkan support differs: the TITAN V runs Vulkan 1.4, and the RX 590 GME runs Vulkan 1.3.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from entirely different architectural lineages. NVIDIA's TITAN V is built on the Volta architecture, using the GV100 chip fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. AMD's RX 590 GME uses the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. This is a fundamental generation gap: Volta was designed for high-end compute and AI workloads, while GCN 4.0 was a refined gaming architecture.

The transistor counts tell a stark story. The TITAN V packs 21,100 million transistors on an 815 mm² die, giving a density of 25.9M transistors per mm². The RX 590 GME has only 5,700 million transistors on a 232 mm² die, with a density of 24.6M per mm². The TITAN V's die is over three times larger and holds nearly four times the transistors.

Compute resources differ dramatically. The TITAN V has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation units. It also includes 640 tensor cores, which are absent from the RX 590 GME. The RX 590 GME offers 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Neither card has dedicated ray tracing cores.

Memory architecture is another major split. The TITAN V uses 12 GB of HBM2 across a 3072-bit bus, while the RX 590 GME uses 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus. The TITAN V's memory runs at 848 MHz with 1696 Mbps effective, while the RX 590 GME runs at 2000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective. The bandwidth difference is enormous: 651.3 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s.

FP16 compute also separates them. The TITAN V delivers 29.80 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio relative to FP32, while the RX 590 GME delivers 6.543 TFLOPS FP16 at 1:1. This makes the TITAN V a far more capable compute card for workloads that leverage half-precision.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are lopsided, with the TITAN V winning every test by a wide margin. In 3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12, the TITAN V scores 3565 against the RX 590 GME's 1001. That is a 256.1% delta, meaning the TITAN V more than triples the RX 590 GME's performance in this DirectX 12 workload. This is the largest relative gap in the comparison.

Geekbench OpenCL shows an even bigger raw score difference. The TITAN V posts 157265, while the RX 590 GME manages 36294. The delta is 333.3%, the highest percentage advantage of any test. This reflects the TITAN V's massive compute throughput advantage, driven by its 5120 shading units and tensor cores.

Geekbench Vulkan is closer but still decisive. The TITAN V scores 152117 versus 60508 for the RX 590 GME, a 151.4% delta. While this is the TITAN V's smallest percentage win, it still represents a 2.5x performance lead in Vulkan-based workloads.

Across all three tests, the TITAN V's average advantage is roughly 247%. The RX 590 GME's best showing is Vulkan, where it narrows the gap slightly, but it never approaches parity. The data shows a consistent, overwhelming performance tier difference between these two cards.

Specification Differences

The core clock speeds are similar at first glance. The TITAN V has a base clock of 1200 MHz and a boost clock of 1455 MHz, while the RX 590 GME has a base of 1257 MHz and a boost of 1420 MHz. The RX 590 GME actually starts at a higher base clock, but the TITAN V boosts slightly higher.

Everything else diverges sharply. The TITAN V has 5120 shading units versus 2304, 320 TMUs versus 144, and 96 ROPs versus 32. The TITAN V's pixel rate is 139.7 GPixel/s against 45.44 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 465.6 GTexel/s against 204.5 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 14.90 TFLOPS for the TITAN V and 6.543 TFLOPS for the RX 590 GME.

Power requirements differ notably. The TITAN V has a 250 W TDP and needs a 600 W suggested PSU, with 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors. The RX 590 GME has a 175 W TDP, a 450 W suggested PSU, and a single 8-pin connector. The TITAN V draws more power but delivers far more performance per watt in absolute compute terms.

The TITAN V is physically larger: 267 mm long, 112 mm tall, and 40 mm wide, versus the RX 590 GME's 241 mm length with no listed height or width. Both are dual-slot cards with PCIe 3.0 x16 interfaces. Display outputs are nearly identical, with the TITAN V offering 1x HDMI 2.0 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the RX 590 GME has 1x HDMI 2.0b and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Release timing also separates them. The TITAN V launched on 2017-12-06, while the RX 590 GME launched on 2020-03-08. Both are end-of-life products. The TITAN V had a launch MSRP of 2,999 USD; the RX 590 GME has no listed launch MSRP. The TITAN V's predecessors and successors are GeForce 900 and GeForce 20, while the RX 590 GME follows Arctic Islands and precedes Vega.

Where Each One Wins

The TITAN V wins everywhere in this comparison. It takes all three head-to-head benchmarks, with deltas ranging from 151.4% to 333.3%. Its average benchmark score of 34355 beats the RX 590 GME's 32601 by roughly 5.4%. In percentile terms, the TITAN V sits at 79 versus 77, a modest but real overall ranking advantage.

For gaming and DirectX 12 workloads, the TITAN V's 256.1% lead in 3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 is decisive. Its 12 GB of HBM2 memory with 651.3 GB/s bandwidth provides headroom for high-resolution textures and compute-heavy effects. The RX 590 GME's 8 GB of GDDR5 at 256.0 GB/s is adequate for mainstream gaming but cannot match that memory throughput.

For compute and OpenCL workloads, the TITAN V's 333.3% advantage in geekbench_opencl makes it the clear choice. Its 640 tensor cores and 29.80 TFLOPS FP16 performance are absent from the RX 590 GME entirely. The RX 590 GME's FP16 is capped at 6.543 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, so there is no half-precision acceleration to speak of.

The RX 590 GME's only practical advantages are lower power draw and smaller physical footprint. At 175 W TDP with a 450 W suggested PSU, it fits into more modest builds. At 241 mm long, it is shorter than the TITAN V's 267 mm. But in raw performance, the RX 590 GME cannot claim a single benchmark victory.

For Vulkan applications, the TITAN V still wins by 151.4%, though this is its narrowest margin. The RX 590 GME's Vulkan 1.3 support is one version behind the TITAN V's 1.4, but the performance gap is more about hardware capability than API version.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the NVIDIA TITAN V is in a different performance class than the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME. It wins every head-to-head test, holds a higher average benchmark score, and delivers over 2.5x the performance in DirectX 12 and over 3x in OpenCL. The TITAN V's 14.90 TFLOPS FP32 compute, 651.3 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 640 tensor cores put it far beyond the RX 590 GME's 6.543 TFLOPS and 256.0 GB/s.

Who should pick the TITAN V? Anyone who needs maximum compute throughput. Its 333.3% lead in geekbench_opencl makes it the obvious choice for GPU compute, machine learning, or any workload that can leverage its tensor cores or FP16 performance. Its 256.1% lead in 3dmark_3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 also makes it the better pick for demanding DirectX 12 gaming, despite the fact that it launched over two years earlier. The 12 GB HBM2 memory provides substantial headroom for large datasets and high-resolution textures.

Who should pick the RX 590 GME? Users who prioritize power efficiency and physical size. At 175 W TDP with a 450 W suggested PSU, it draws 75 W less than the TITAN V and requires a smaller power supply. Its 241 mm length is 26 mm shorter, which helps in compact cases. For mainstream gaming at moderate settings, the RX 590 GME's 6.543 TFLOPS and 8 GB GDDR5 are sufficient, and its 77th percentile ranking shows it is still a capable GPU.

The verdict is clear: the TITAN V is the performance winner by every measurable benchmark, while the RX 590 GME is the efficiency-oriented alternative. The TITAN V's launch MSRP of 2,999 USD reflects its workstation-class positioning, while the RX 590 GME targets a more accessible market segment. If you need the fastest compute and gaming performance, the TITAN V is the only choice from this data. If you need a lighter, lower-power card for mainstream use, the RX 590 GME is the practical pick. There is no middle ground in the benchmark results.