Head-to-head used GPU value

RTX A1000 vs Radeon RX 590

Radeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB currently offers better used performance per dollar. Radeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB is about 7.5% faster in the tracked relative score.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceRadeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 69% lower
Performance differenceRadeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 7.5% higher
Value differenceRadeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 246.6% higher

Which GPU Should You Buy?

Current market, memory, and power differences that can change the better choice.

Best Used-Market Value

Radeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB has the stronger tracked performance-per-dollar score at current used prices. Radeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB is about $268.95 cheaper.

VRAM And Longevity

The two cards have the same tracked VRAM capacity, so memory size is unlikely to decide this comparison by itself.

Power And Upgrade Fit

RTX A1000 GA107 | GDDR6 | 8 GB uses about 125 W less board power on the tracked specifications, which can reduce PSU and cooling requirements.

Price, Performance And Specification Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricRTX A1000 GA107 | GDDR6 | 8 GBRadeon RX 590 Polaris 30 | GDDR5 | 8 GB
Current used price$389.95$121
Current new price$439.97$135.99
Relative performance56
3DMark Time Spy-5,549
Performance per used dollar0.0140.047
VRAM8 GB8 GB
Board power50 W175 W
ArchitectureAmpereGCN 4.0
Release year20242018
Qualified sales115
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RTX A1000 GA107 | GDDR6 | 8 GB

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