GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index.

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AMD
Radeon RX 580
Price
€149
Performance
6%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
7%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+15% Boost Clock (1,545 MHz vs 1,340 MHz)

Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 590 vs Radeon RX 580

The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 580 draws just 185W versus 225W for the Radeon RX 590, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX 590?

The Radeon RX 590 is the faster card by about 17%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 590 better than the Radeon RX 580?

The Radeon RX 590 is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 580 or the Radeon RX 590?

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationRadeon RX 580Radeon RX 590
ArchitectureGCN 4.0 (Polaris)GCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeGloFo 14nmGloFo 12nm
CUDA Cores (Stream Processors / Stream Processors)2,3042,304

Clock Speeds

SpecificationRadeon RX 580Radeon RX 590
Base Clock1,257 MHz1,469 MHz
Boost Clock1,340 MHz1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationRadeon RX 580Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationRadeon RX 580Radeon RX 590
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP185 W225 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedApr 2017Nov 2018