GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 286% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Radeon RX 590
The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 286% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3070 currently lists from $430 CAD, $360 CAD less than the Radeon RX 590 at $790 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 609%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 590 still sits about $511 CAD above its $279 CAD MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3070 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon RX 590 (Ampere vs GCN 4.0 (Polaris)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 or Radeon RX 590?
The GeForce RTX 3070 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.