GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out dramatically faster — about 117% ahead of the Radeon RX 570.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 570
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Radeon RX 570 is the gentler choice at 150W versus 180W. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 180W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 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 GTX 1080 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 GTX 1080 or Radeon RX 570?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 117%. 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 GeForce GTX 1080 better than the Radeon RX 570?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 570?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,048 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,168 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,244 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 | Radeon RX 570 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | May 2016 | Apr 2017 |
