GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. The Radeon RX 580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,049 EUR cheaper.

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VS
Price
€1,198
Performance
9%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 256-bit)
+33% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,304)
+31% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
AMD
Radeon RX 580
Price
€149
Performance
6%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+25% Boost Clock (1,340 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)

GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs Radeon RX 580

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, around 50% 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 $1,198 EUR for the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~435% 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 TITAN X still sits about $199 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 580 pulls less power (185W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX TITAN X draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN X has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 580's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Radeon RX 580 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN X (GCN 4.0 (Polaris) vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

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

Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN X 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 TITAN X better than the Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is dramatically faster, roughly 50% 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 TITAN X 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 TITAN X worth the extra $1,049 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.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) 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 TITAN XRadeon RX 580
ArchitectureMaxwellGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 28nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)3,0722,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon RX 580
Base Clock1,000 MHz1,257 MHz
Boost Clock1,075 MHz1,340 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus384-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth336.5 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX TITAN XRadeon RX 580
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP250 W185 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedMar 2015Apr 2017