GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 143% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. But the Radeon RX 590 is the better value, undercutting it by $766 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€798
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+89% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+56% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 2,304)
+38% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 256-bit)
AMD
Radeon RX 590
Price
€31
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs Radeon RX 590

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 143% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 590 currently lists from $31 EUR, $766 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $798 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 590 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~947% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 590 is trading below its $279 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $99 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 590 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 250W. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 590. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 GTX 1080 Ti or Radeon RX 590?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 143% ahead. The Radeon RX 590 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 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 GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $766 EUR over the Radeon RX 590?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 590 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX 590
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,5842,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX 590
Base Clock1,480 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,582 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity11 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory Bus352-bit256-bit
Memory Speed11 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth484 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080 TiRadeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2017Nov 2018