GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 570 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 590 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570.
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Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 570
The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 590 packs 2,304 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 570.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 225W, the Radeon RX 570 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 590 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 570. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 590's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 590?
The Radeon RX 590 is the faster card by about 17%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 590 better than the Radeon RX 570?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 570 or the Radeon RX 590?
Does the Radeon RX 590 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,048 | 2,304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,168 MHz | 1,469 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,244 MHz | 1,545 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Nov 2018 |
