GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 580
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Radeon RX 580 currently lists from $137 GBP, $21 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1070 at $158 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 25%. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 185W, the GeForce GTX 1070 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 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 or Radeon RX 580?
The GeForce GTX 1070 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.