GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 590.
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 590, leading by roughly 157% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Radeon RX 590
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is dramatically faster, around 157% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 XT is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 5700 XT packs 2,560 stream processors versus 2,304 on the Radeon RX 590.
Memory & Bandwidth
The Radeon RX 5700 XT's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 XT or Radeon RX 590?
The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the faster card by about 157%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC N7 | GloFo 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,605 MHz✓ | 1,469 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,905 MHz✓ | 1,545 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps✓ | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 5700 XT | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2019 | Nov 2018 |