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 2080 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 590.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Price
€538
Performance
21%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+94% Bandwidth (496.1 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+33% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,304)
+17% Boost Clock (1,815 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Radeon RX 590

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 590 is the gentler choice at 225W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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 2080 SUPER or Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster card by about 200%. 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 RTX 2080 SUPER better than the Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 200% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the Radeon RX 590?

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 590
ArchitectureTuringGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0722,304
Ray Tracing Cores48
Tensor / AI Cores384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 590
Base Clock1,650 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,815 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth496.1 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080 SUPERRadeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Nov 2018