Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | RX 590 | GTX 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 225W | 165W |
| Tier | Mid-range | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 26 | 20 |
| Score 1440p | 19 | 15 |
| Score 4K | 10 | 8 |
| Game | RX 590 | GTX 980 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition | 30FPS | 23FPS | RX 590 |
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 23FPS | 18FPS | RX 590 |
| Subnautica 2 | 32FPS | 24FPS | RX 590 |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 32FPS | 24FPS | RX 590 |
| Crimson Desert | 24FPS | 19FPS | RX 590 |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 26FPS | 20 |
AMD Radeon RX 590 wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend AMD Radeon RX 590 as the best option for gaming.
| RX 590 |
| Fable | 26FPS | 20FPS | RX 590 |
| Pathologic 3 | 36FPS | 28FPS | RX 590 |
| Nioh 3 | 29FPS | 22FPS | RX 590 |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 28FPS | 21FPS | RX 590 |