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