GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out dramatically faster — about 83% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. But the Radeon RX 580 is the better value, undercutting it by $198 EUR for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
€347
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+26% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,340 MHz)
AMD
Radeon RX 580
Price
€149
Performance
6%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+20% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 1,920)

GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 580

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 580 currently lists from $149 EUR, $198 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 at $347 EUR. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~27% 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 GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 150W against 185W, the GeForce GTX 1070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 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 GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 580?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 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 GTX 1070 better than the Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, roughly 83% 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 GTX 1070 or the Radeon RX 580?

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.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 worth the extra $198 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 GTX 1070Radeon RX 580
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,9202,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX 580
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,257 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,340 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070Radeon RX 580
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W185 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Apr 2017