GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 286% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. But the Radeon RX 590 is the better value, undercutting it by $493 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€525
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+156% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,304)
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+12% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 590
Price
€31
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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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 Radeon RX 590 currently lists from $31 EUR, $493 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $525 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 590 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~334% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 590 is trading below its $279 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 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 RTX 3070 better than the Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, roughly 286% 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 RTX 3070 or the Radeon RX 590?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 worth the extra $493 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 590
ArchitectureAmpereGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeSamsung 8nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)5,8882,304
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 590
Base Clock1,500 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 3070Radeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP220 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2020Nov 2018