GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 78% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $170 cheaper.
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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 78% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 580 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 580 starts at $180 against $350 for the GeForce GTX 1080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~9% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 MSRP — a genuine deal.
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?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 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 only slightly lower performance.