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 TITAN X comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 590.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX TITAN X
Price
€1,198
Performance
9%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+33% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,304)
+31% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+44% Boost Clock (1,545 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)

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?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX TITAN X 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.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (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 TITAN XRadeon RX 590
ArchitectureMaxwellGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 28nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0722,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon RX 590
Base Clock1,000 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2015Nov 2018