GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 590, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 590, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $691 cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 590
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 590 starts at $790 against $1,481 for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 590 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~34% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 590 still sits about $511 above its $279 MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $1,032 above its $449 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws just 180W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 590, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 590 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 590 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 590 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.