GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Radeon RX 580 and Radeon RX 590.
The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index.
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Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 580
The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Radeon RX 580 draws just 185W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 590, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Which should you buy: Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX 590?
The Radeon RX 590 is the faster card by about 17%. 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 590 better than the Radeon RX 580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 580 or the Radeon RX 590?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | GloFo 14nm | GloFo 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors) | 2,304 | 2,304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,257 MHz | 1,469 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,340 MHz | 1,545 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 185 W✓ | 225 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Apr 2017 | Nov 2018 |
