GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Radeon RX 580 is the clear winner, offering 2633.7% better value than Radeon RX 570.
On performance, the Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 580 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $3,002 BRL cheaper.
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Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 580
The Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 580 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 580 starts at $114 BRL against $3,116 BRL for the Radeon RX 570. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~2634% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 BRL MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $2,947 BRL above its $169 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 570 draws just 150W versus 185W for the Radeon RX 580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the Radeon RX 580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 570's 4GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 580's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 580?
Choose the Radeon RX 570 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 580 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX 570 better than the Radeon RX 580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 570 or the Radeon RX 580?
Is the Radeon RX 570 worth the extra $3,002 BRL over the Radeon RX 580?
Does the Radeon RX 580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,048 | 2,304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,168 MHz | 1,257 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,244 MHz | 1,340 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 185 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Apr 2017 |
