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 1080 comes out dramatically faster — about 117% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1080
Price
€535
Performance
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+43% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+39% Boost Clock (1,733 MHz vs 1,244 MHz)
+25% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 2,048)
Price
€1,100
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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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.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $535 EUR, $565 EUR less than the Radeon RX 570 at $1,100 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 346%. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $931 EUR above its $169 EUR MSRP.

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 all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 570 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 better than the Radeon RX 570?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, roughly 117% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 or the Radeon RX 570?

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 Radeon RX 570 worth the extra $565 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1080?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 570
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5602,048

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 570
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,168 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,244 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity8 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 570
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W150 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Apr 2017