Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | GTX 970 | RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | AMD |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 145W | 225W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 17 | 26 |
| Score 1440p | 13 | 19 |
| Score 4K | 6 | 10 |
| Game | GTX 970 | RX 590 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 25FPS | 31FPS | RX 590 |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 29FPS | 35FPS | RX 590 |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 31FPS | 38FPS | RX 590 |
| Crimson Desert | 25FPS | 32FPS | RX 590 |
| Fable | 26FPS | 33FPS | RX 590 |
| Subnautica 2 | 32FPS | 39FPS | RX 590 |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 28FPS | 34FPS | RX 590 |
| Pathologic 3 | 34FPS | 42FPS | RX 590 |
| Nioh 3 | 29FPS | 37FPS | RX 590 |
| Gothic 1 Remake | 29FPS | 37FPS | RX 590 |
AMD Radeon RX 590 wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 590 as the best option for gaming.