Quadro T2000 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 590

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Radeon RX 590 with Quadro T2000 Max-Q, including specs and performance data.

RX 590
2018
8 GB GDDR5, 175 Watt
24.41
+36%

RX 590 outperforms T2000 Max-Q by a substantial 36% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking231309
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation24.71no data
Power efficiency9.6230.96
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (2016−2020)Turing (2018−2022)
GPU code namePolaris 30TU117
Market segmentDesktopMobile workstation
Release date15 November 2018 (6 years ago)27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$279 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores23041024
Core clock speed1469 MHz1200 MHz
Boost clock speed1545 MHz1620 MHz
Number of transistors5,700 million4,700 million
Manufacturing process technology12 nm12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)175 Watt40 Watt
Texture fill rate222.5103.7
Floating-point processing power7.119 TFLOPS3.318 TFLOPS
ROPs3232
TMUs14464

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datamedium sized
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length241 mmno data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 8-pinNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount8 GB4 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed2000 MHz2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth256.0 GB/s128.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPortNo outputs
HDMI+-

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

FreeSync+-

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_0)12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.46.5
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL2.01.2
Vulkan1.2.1311.2.131
CUDA-7.5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RX 590 24.41
+36%
T2000 Max-Q 17.95

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RX 590 9388
+36%
T2000 Max-Q 6901

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

RX 590 23363
+104%
T2000 Max-Q 11461

3DMark Vantage Performance

3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.

RX 590 48454
+23.4%
T2000 Max-Q 39269

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

RX 590 16814
+104%
T2000 Max-Q 8262

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

RX 590 86825
+111%
T2000 Max-Q 41106

3DMark Ice Storm GPU

Ice Storm Graphics is an obsolete benchmark, part of 3DMark suite. Ice Storm was used to measure entry level laptops and Windows-based tablets performance. It utilizes DirectX 11 feature level 9 to display a battle between two space fleets near a frozen planet in 1280x720 resolution. Discontinued in January 2020, it is now superseded by 3DMark Night Raid.

RX 590 397712
+429%
T2000 Max-Q 75193

SPECviewperf 12 - Showcase

RX 590 72
+78.9%
T2000 Max-Q 40

SPECviewperf 12 - 3ds Max

This part of SPECviewperf 12 benchmark emulates work with 3DS Max, executing eleven tests in various use scenarios, including architectural modeling and animation for computer games.

RX 590 120
+28.3%
T2000 Max-Q 94

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD102
+78.9%
57
−78.9%
1440p61
+135%
26
−135%
4K37
+0%
37
+0%

Cost per frame, $

1080p2.74no data
1440p4.57no data
4K7.54no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 45−50
+40.6%
30−35
−40.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
+40%
35−40
−40%
Elden Ring 80−85
+42.9%
55−60
−42.9%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 87
+50%
55−60
−50%
Counter-Strike 2 45−50
+40.6%
30−35
−40.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
+40%
35−40
−40%
Forza Horizon 4 137
+85.1%
70−75
−85.1%
Metro Exodus 88
+51.7%
58
−51.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 91
+42.2%
64
−42.2%
Valorant 128
+48.8%
86
−48.8%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 129
+122%
55−60
−122%
Counter-Strike 2 45−50
+40.6%
30−35
−40.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
+40%
35−40
−40%
Dota 2 52
+26.8%
41
−26.8%
Elden Ring 80−85
+42.9%
55−60
−42.9%
Far Cry 5 75−80
+10.1%
69
−10.1%
Fortnite 116
+19.6%
95−100
−19.6%
Forza Horizon 4 114
+54.1%
70−75
−54.1%
Grand Theft Auto V 79
+23.4%
60−65
−23.4%
Metro Exodus 60
+50%
40
−50%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 239
+92.7%
120−130
−92.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 39
−7.7%
40−45
+7.7%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 75−80
+41.1%
55−60
−41.1%
Valorant 64
+42.2%
45
−42.2%
World of Tanks 250−260
+17.5%
210−220
−17.5%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 71
+22.4%
55−60
−22.4%
Counter-Strike 2 45−50
+40.6%
30−35
−40.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 45−50
+40%
35−40
−40%
Dota 2 80−85
−34.5%
113
+34.5%
Far Cry 5 75−80
+22.6%
60−65
−22.6%
Forza Horizon 4 100
+35.1%
70−75
−35.1%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 79
−57%
120−130
+57%
Valorant 110
+52.8%
70−75
−52.8%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 40−45
+51.9%
27−30
−51.9%
Elden Ring 40−45
+48.3%
27−30
−48.3%
Grand Theft Auto V 40−45
+46.4%
27−30
−46.4%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+6.7%
160−170
−6.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 25
+56.3%
16−18
−56.3%
World of Tanks 160−170
+31.7%
120−130
−31.7%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 45−50
+36.1%
35−40
−36.1%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
+40%
14−16
−40%
Cyberpunk 2077 20−22
+42.9%
14−16
−42.9%
Far Cry 5 70−75
+54.3%
45−50
−54.3%
Forza Horizon 4 70
+55.6%
45−50
−55.6%
Metro Exodus 58
+45%
40−45
−45%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 35−40
+45.8%
24−27
−45.8%
Valorant 75
+63%
45−50
−63%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 21−24
+57.1%
14−16
−57.1%
Dota 2 41
+32.3%
30−35
−32.3%
Elden Ring 18−20
+46.2%
12−14
−46.2%
Grand Theft Auto V 41
+36.7%
30−33
−36.7%
Metro Exodus 19
+46.2%
12−14
−46.2%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 82
+54.7%
50−55
−54.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 16
+45.5%
10−12
−45.5%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 41
+36.7%
30−33
−36.7%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 30
+76.5%
16−18
−76.5%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
+57.1%
14−16
−57.1%
Cyberpunk 2077 8−9
+60%
5−6
−60%
Dota 2 40−45
−9.5%
46
+9.5%
Far Cry 5 30−35
+39.1%
21−24
−39.1%
Fortnite 34
+61.9%
21−24
−61.9%
Forza Horizon 4 40
+53.8%
24−27
−53.8%
Valorant 39
+85.7%
21−24
−85.7%

This is how RX 590 and T2000 Max-Q compete in popular games:

  • RX 590 is 79% faster in 1080p
  • RX 590 is 135% faster in 1440p
  • A tie in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Battlefield 5, with 1080p resolution and the High Preset, the RX 590 is 122% faster.
  • in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the T2000 Max-Q is 57% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • RX 590 is ahead in 59 tests (94%)
  • T2000 Max-Q is ahead in 4 tests (6%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 24.41 17.95
Recency 15 November 2018 27 May 2019
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 4 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 175 Watt 40 Watt

RX 590 has a 36% higher aggregate performance score, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.

T2000 Max-Q, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, and 337.5% lower power consumption.

The Radeon RX 590 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro T2000 Max-Q in performance tests.

Be aware that Radeon RX 590 is a desktop card while Quadro T2000 Max-Q is a mobile workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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