GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 117% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $386 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€535
Performance
13%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+29% Boost Clock (1,733 MHz vs 1,340 MHz)
+25% Bandwidth (320 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+11% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 2,304)
AMD
Radeon RX 580
Price
€149
Performance
6%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 580

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 117% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 580 starts at $149 EUR against $535 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~65% 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 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 or Radeon RX 580?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 better than the Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, roughly 117% 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 1080 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 1080 worth the extra $386 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 1080Radeon RX 580
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,5602,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 580
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,257 MHz
Boost Clock1,733 MHz1,340 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5XGDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed10 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth320 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1080Radeon RX 580
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W185 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMay 2016Apr 2017