Radeon RX 470/570 vs Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#135

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

311%

#137

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

282%

#138

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

281%

#142

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

256%

#143

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

254%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

100%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

99%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 470/570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $65), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 61.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+61.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($65)

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 RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 470/570 and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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.

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 470/570 scores 7,935 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 470/570 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1206 MHz vs 1077 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	7,935	8,000
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.94 TFLOPS	4.963 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1206 MHz+12%	1077 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	144+13%
L1 Cache	512 KB	576 KB+13%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 470/570 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
DirectX	12.0	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 470/570 draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
TDP	120W	100W-17%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C	80
Perf/Watt	66.1	80.0+21%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229 and now averages $65. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 38.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 61.2% better value. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
MSRP	$179-22%	$229
Avg Price (30d)	$40-38%	$65
Performance per Dollar	198.4+61%	123.1
Codename	Ellesmere	Polaris 20
Release	August 4 2016	April 18 2017
Ranking	#315	#338