GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 comes out dramatically faster — about 217% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. But the Radeon RX 570 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,578 EUR for the performance you get.

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Price
€1,778
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+44% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,048)
+37% Boost Clock (1,710 MHz vs 1,244 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 570
Price
€200
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 570

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 217% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 570 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 570 currently lists from $200 EUR, $1,578 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 2080 at $1,778 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 570 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~181% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $1,079 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Radeon RX 570 is the gentler choice at 150W versus 225W. The GeForce RTX 2080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 225W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 2080 carries 8GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 570. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 570 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 RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 570?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Radeon RX 570 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the Radeon RX 570?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 217% ahead. The Radeon RX 570 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2080 or the Radeon RX 570?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 worth the extra $1,578 EUR over the Radeon RX 570?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 570 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 2080 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 570
ArchitectureTuringGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,9442,048
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 570
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,168 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,244 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity8 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 570
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP225 W150 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Apr 2017