GPU Comparison
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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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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.