GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 590 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570.

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VS
AMD
Radeon RX 570
Price
€1,100
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+24% Boost Clock (1,545 MHz vs 1,244 MHz)
+14% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+13% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 2,048)

Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 570

The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 590 packs 2,304 stream processors versus 2,048 on the Radeon RX 570.

Power & Efficiency

At 150W against 225W, the Radeon RX 570 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 590 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 570. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 590's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 590?

The Radeon RX 590 is the faster card by about 17%. 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 Radeon RX 590 better than the Radeon RX 570?

The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 570 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 Radeon RX 590 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 590
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)GCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeGloFo 14nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,0482,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 590
Base Clock1,168 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,244 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Nov 2018