GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1080 and Radeon RX 580.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 117% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 580
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 580 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 580?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 117%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,257 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,340 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W✓ | 185 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Apr 2017 |
