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 5700 comes out dramatically faster — about 114% ahead of the Radeon RX 590.

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AMD
Radeon RX 5700
Price
€426
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+12% Boost Clock (1,725 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 5700 vs Radeon RX 590

The Radeon RX 5700 is dramatically faster, around 114% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 5700 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

At 180W against 225W, the Radeon RX 5700 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern RDNA architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The Radeon RX 5700's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 5700 or Radeon RX 590?

The Radeon RX 5700 is the faster card by about 114%. 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 5700 better than the Radeon RX 590?

The Radeon RX 5700 is dramatically faster, roughly 114% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 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

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 590
ArchitectureRDNAGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC N7GloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,3042,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 590
Base Clock1,465 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,725 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 5700Radeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2019Nov 2018