GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 560 and Radeon RX 580.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 580 comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 560.
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Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon RX 560: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon RX 560
The Radeon RX 580 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 580 packs 2,304 stream processors versus 1,024 on the Radeon RX 560.
Power & Efficiency
At 60W against 185W, the Radeon RX 560 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX 580 carries 8GB versus 2GB on the Radeon RX 560. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 580's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 560 or Radeon RX 580?
The Radeon RX 580 is the faster card by about 200%. 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
Is the Radeon RX 580 better than the Radeon RX 560?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 560 or the Radeon RX 580?
Does the Radeon RX 580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 1,024 | 2,304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,175 MHz | 1,257 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,275 MHz | 1,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 560 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 60 W✓ | 185 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 |
