GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 580, leading by roughly 78% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs Radeon RX 580
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 78% ahead of the Radeon RX 580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Radeon RX 580 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Radeon RX 580 starts at $137 GBP against $160 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1080. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1080 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 52%. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1080 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 or Radeon RX 580?
The GeForce GTX 1080 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.