Radeon Pro 580 vs Radeon RX 470/570

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Pro 580 is positioned at rank #93 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

98%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

97%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

95%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

93%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

90%

#78

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

952%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

99%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

95%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 470/570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 580.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 470/570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470/570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $150), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 283.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+283.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon Pro 580 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon RX 470/570

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

Radeon RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1206 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	7,753	7,935+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS+12%	4.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1206 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	576 KB+13%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 580 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
DirectX	12.0	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	150W	120W-20%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	51.7	66.1+28%

💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 283.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
MSRP	$500	$179-64%
Avg Price (30d)	$150	$40-73%
Performance per Dollar	51.7	198.4+284%
Codename	Polaris 20	Ellesmere
Release	June 5 2017	August 4 2016
Ranking	#327	#315