GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon HD 7580D

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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AMD

Radeon HD 7580D

2012Boost: 1250 MHz
Similar parts
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon HD 7580D Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon HD 7580D FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon HD 7580D: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 2303.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 668.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 5.8 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

Radeon HD 7580D

2012

Why buy it

  • Costs $539 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.8 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2303.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 7569.2% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 351), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon HD 7580D has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $539 more expensive on MSRP at $599 vs $60, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 668.2% (44.9 vs 5.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon HD 7580D Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

AMD

Radeon HD 7580D

The Radeon HD 7580D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points. Launch price was $449.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Radeon HD 7580D's 351 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 7569.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon HD 7580D uses GCN 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7580D). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7580D). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon HD 7580D
G3D Mark Score
26,919+7569%
351
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
GCN 1.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+229%
1792
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+917%
2.867 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+98%
1250 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
184+64%
112
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+1218%
0.44 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+4700%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon HD 7580D does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7580D leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon HD 7580D
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7580D carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7580D. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7580D) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon HD 7580D
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+2300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
504 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+4700%
0.75 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11 (Radeon HD 7580D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon HD 7580D
DirectX
12.2+11%
11
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7580D). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon HD 7580D
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
UVD 3
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 3
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 7580D's 200W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 7580D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7580D). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon HD 7580D
TDP
200W
200W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
304mm
1mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+7378%
1.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Radeon HD 7580D launched at $60. On MSRP, Radeon HD 7580D was 90% cheaper ($539 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 5.8 (Radeon HD 7580D) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 674.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Radeon HD 7580D
MSRP
$599
$60-90%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+674%
5.8
Codename
AD104
Tahiti
Release
April 12 2023
January 31 2012
Ranking
#32
#454

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