GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 590, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 590: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 590
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the Radeon RX 590. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 590 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $170 USD against $697 USD for the Radeon RX 590. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 474%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 590 still sits about $418 USD above its $279 USD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws just 180W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 590, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 590 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 590 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 590 if you find it at a steep discount.