GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 590, leading by roughly 80% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2070
Price
$490
Perf Index
18%
Value Score
0.037
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W
Price
$790
Perf Index
10%
Value Score
0.013
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP225W

GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs Radeon RX 590

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, around 80% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2070 starts at $490 against $790 for the Radeon RX 590. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 190%. The Radeon RX 590 still sits about $511 above its $279 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws just 175W 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 GeForce RTX 2070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 590 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 2070 or Radeon RX 590?

the GeForce RTX 2070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 590 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 better than the Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is dramatically faster, roughly 80% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the Radeon RX 590?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 590 worth the extra $300 over the GeForce RTX 2070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out ahead.