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 comes out dramatically faster — about 171% ahead of the Radeon RX 590.

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Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+28% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,304)
+11% Boost Clock (1,710 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 590

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 171% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Features & Ecosystem

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

The GeForce RTX 2080 is the faster card by about 171%. 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 better than the Radeon RX 590?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 171% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 2080Radeon RX 590
ArchitectureTuringGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,9442,304
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 590
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP225 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Nov 2018