GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX TITAN X and Radeon RX 590.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX TITAN X comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 590.
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GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon RX 590
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 590 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 250W. The GeForce GTX TITAN X 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 TITAN X carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Radeon RX 590. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 590 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN X (GCN 4.0 (Polaris) vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX TITAN X 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 TITAN X or Radeon RX 590?
The GeForce GTX TITAN X is the faster card by about 29%. 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
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X better than the Radeon RX 590?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X or the Radeon RX 590?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | GloFo 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 3,072✓ | 2,304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,000 MHz | 1,469 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,075 MHz | 1,545 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 384-bit✓ | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336.5 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX TITAN X | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 250 W | 225 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Mar 2015 | Nov 2018 |