GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 217% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,670 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,778
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+28% CUDA Cores (2,944 vs 2,304)
+28% Boost Clock (1,710 MHz vs 1,340 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 580
Price
€108
Performance
6%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 vs Radeon RX 580

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, around 217% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2080 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 $108 EUR against $1,778 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~420% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2080 still sits about $1,079 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 580 pulls less power (185W vs 225W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2080 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 580?

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 580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 better than the Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce RTX 2080 is dramatically faster, roughly 217% ahead. The Radeon RX 580 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 580?

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 $1,670 EUR over the Radeon RX 580?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Radeon RX 580 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 580
ArchitectureTuringGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 12nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,9442,304
Ray Tracing Cores46
Tensor / AI Cores368

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 580
Base Clock1,515 MHz1,257 MHz
Boost Clock1,710 MHz1,340 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed14 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth448 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce RTX 2080Radeon RX 580
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP225 W185 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedSep 2018Apr 2017