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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 6800 XT

The Radeon RX 590 is much slower than the Radeon RX 6800 XT on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 133% cheaper$279 vs $439.00
  • Up to 305% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 years newer
  • Up to 74% better value for money
  • Up to 133% more expensive$439.00 vs $279

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 6800 XT ranks 31 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX 590 Logo
Radeon RX 590
7119 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Logo
Radeon RX 6800 XT
20740 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 6800 XT has 191% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon RX 590 Logo
Radeon RX 590
49.44 GP/s

Radeon RX 6800 XT fills pixels 483% faster.

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Radeon RX 590
222.5 GT/s

Radeon RX 6800 XT maps textures 191% faster.

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Radeon RX 6800 XT has 8 GB more VRAM.

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Radeon RX 6800 XT moves data 100% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon RX 590 draws 125W less power.

GDDR5
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GDDR6
256-bit
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256-bit
Polaris (RX 500)
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Navi II (RX 6000)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 590 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800 XT. It's 310% faster than the Radeon RX 590 on average across 100+ games, scoring 41/100 vs 10/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6800 XT than Radeon RX 590?expand_more
310% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 590 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6800 XT worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 41/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 590 and Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 590 scores 10/100, Radeon RX 6800 XT scores 41/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 590 or Radeon RX 6800 XT bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX 590 or Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800 XT is the stronger pick at 41/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 590 and Radeon RX 6800 XT?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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