GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On performance, the Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 580 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The Radeon RX 580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $951 EUR cheaper.

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Price
€1,100
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

AMD
Radeon RX 580
Price
€149
Performance
6%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+14% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+13% Stream Processors (2,304 vs 2,048)
+8% Boost Clock (1,340 MHz vs 1,244 MHz)

Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 570 vs Radeon RX 580

The Radeon RX 570 and Radeon RX 580 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.

Price & Value

Right now the Radeon RX 580 starts at $149 EUR against $1,100 EUR for the Radeon RX 570. Despite being slower, the Radeon RX 580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~637% 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 Radeon RX 570 still sits about $931 EUR above its $169 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 570 draws just 150W versus 185W for the Radeon RX 580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 4GB, the Radeon RX 580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 570's 4GB can fall short. The Radeon RX 580's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 224 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 570 or Radeon RX 580?

Choose the Radeon RX 570 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 near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 570 better than the Radeon RX 580?

They're very close on raw performance. The Radeon RX 580 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 570 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 570 worth the extra $951 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 Radeon RX 580 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

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 580
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)GCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeGloFo 14nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,0482,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 580
Base Clock1,168 MHz1,257 MHz
Boost Clock1,244 MHz1,340 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity4 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth224 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 570Radeon RX 580
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W185 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Apr 2017