GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 590, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
€347
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+9% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+20% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 1,920)

GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 590

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 590, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 590 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (GCN 4.0 (Polaris) vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 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 1070 or Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 57%. 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 1070 better than the Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, roughly 57% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX 590?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX 590
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,9202,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX 590
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Nov 2018