Radeon RX 590
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon RX 500 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 8 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR5
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Radeon RX 590 Review
Radeon RX 590 graphics card, 8 GB VRAM.
The Radeon RX 590 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 500 Series lineup, launched 11/15/2018. It ships with 8 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The Radeon RX 590 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon RX 500 Series lineup, launched 11/15/2018. It ships with 8 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The Radeon RX 590 follows AMD's Radeon 600|500|400 reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon RX 500 Series listings, the Radeon RX 590 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
Specifications
What these specs meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Desktop Add-In Card |
|---|---|
| Series | Legacy |
Performance
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Boost Clock | 1545 MHz |
Physical & Power
| TDP | 175 W |
|---|
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Process Node | Other |
| Shader Units | 2304 |
| Compute Blocks | 36 |
Clocks
| Base Clock | 1469 MHz |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit |
|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
Display and media
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 HDR |
|---|
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | 11/15/2018 |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Radeon RX 590?
The Radeon RX 590 is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Compute Units 36, Stream Processors 2304, Base Clock 1469.
Who is the Radeon RX 590 best suited to?
Best suited to: Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications; Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card; Workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the Radeon RX 590?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).