GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 580 is dramatically faster than the Radeon R9 380X, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index.

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Radeon RX 580
Price
$180
Perf Index
9%
Value Score
0.050
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP185W
Price
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Perf Index
6%
Value Score
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP190W

Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon R9 380X: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon RX 580 is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Radeon R9 380X. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

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 R9 380X's 4GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 580 is roughly 2 years newer than the Radeon R9 380X, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 580 or Radeon R9 380X?

the Radeon RX 580 is the faster card by about 50%. 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 R9 380X?

The Radeon RX 580 is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 580 or the Radeon R9 380X?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX 580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.