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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 580

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 591.8% better value than Radeon RX 580.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Price
SEK 520
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+26% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,340 MHz)
+6% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 2,304)
Price
SEK 1,800
Performance
6/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 580

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti currently lists from $520 SEK, $1,280 SEK less than the Radeon RX 580 at $1,800 SEK. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 592%. The Radeon RX 580 still sits about $1,571 SEK above its $229 SEK MSRP.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 580 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than the Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 100% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 $1,280 SEK over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti comes out ahead.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or Radeon RX 580?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 580 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 580
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 580
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)2,4322,304

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 580
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 580
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,257 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,340 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 580
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s256 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX 580
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 580
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W185 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Apr 2017