GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Radeon RX 580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 133% ahead of the Radeon RX 580.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop vs Radeon RX 580
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 580 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 185W, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop 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 1080 Laptop 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 1080 Laptop or Radeon RX 580?
The GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop is the faster card by about 133%. 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 GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop better than the Radeon RX 580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop or the Radeon RX 580?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 (Polaris) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,560✓ | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,556 MHz✓ | 1,257 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,733 MHz✓ | 1,340 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 10 Gbps✓ | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 320 GB/s✓ | 256 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1080 Laptop | Radeon RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 185 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Apr 2017 |
