GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 580 is significantly faster than the Radeon RX 6400, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index.

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Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon RX 6400: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon RX 6400

The Radeon RX 580 is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Radeon RX 6400. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 580 packs 2,304 stream processors versus 768 on the Radeon RX 6400.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 6400 draws just 53W versus 185W for the Radeon RX 580, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

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 6400's 4GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 580's memory is also faster β€” 256 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 6400 is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 580 (RDNA 2 vs GCN 4.0 (Polaris)), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 580 is the faster card by about 29%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 580 better than the Radeon RX 6400?

The Radeon RX 580 is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 580 or the Radeon RX 6400?

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.