GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 580 comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€82
Performance
2%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX 580
Price
€149
Performance
6%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+129% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+125% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 1,024)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon RX 560: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 580 is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Radeon RX 560. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The Radeon RX 580 packs 2,304 stream processors versus 1,024 on the Radeon RX 560.

Price & Value

The Radeon RX 560 currently lists from $82 EUR, $67 EUR less than the Radeon RX 580 at $149 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Radeon RX 580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 65%. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 60W against 185W, the Radeon RX 560 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Radeon RX 580 carries 8GB versus 2GB on the Radeon RX 560. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Radeon RX 580's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 560 or Radeon RX 580?

The Radeon RX 580 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 560 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 580 better than the Radeon RX 560?

The Radeon RX 580 is dramatically faster, roughly 200% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 560 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 Radeon RX 580 worth the extra $67 EUR over the Radeon RX 560?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Radeon RX 580 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Radeon RX 580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX 580
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)GCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeGloFo 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)1,0242,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX 580
Base Clock1,175 MHz1,257 MHz
Boost Clock1,275 MHz1,340 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity2 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 560Radeon RX 580
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP60 W185 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Apr 2017