GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 5700 comes out dramatically faster — about 70% ahead of the Radeon RX 590.
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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 70% 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 590 or Radeon RX 5700?
The Radeon RX 5700 is the faster card by about 70%. 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.