Radeon RX 480 vs Radeon RX 580

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 480.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 480 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 480 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $59), it costs 7% less, resulting in a 4.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($59)

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 480 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 480 and Radeon RX 580

Radeon RX 480

The Radeon RX 480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,546 points. Launch price was $229.

Radeon RX 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 480 scores 8,546 and the Radeon RX 580 reaches 8,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 480 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 480) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1266 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
G3D Mark Score	8,546	8,799+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.834 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	1266 MHz	1340 MHz+6%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144	144
L1 Cache	576 KB	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	256 GB/s
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 480) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
DirectX	12.0	12
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 480) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 480) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 480 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon RX 480 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 480) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 480	Radeon RX 580
TDP	150W-19%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	95mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	57.0+20%	47.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 480 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 and now averages $59. The Radeon RX 480 costs 6.8% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 155.4 (Radeon RX 480) vs 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 480 offers 4.2% better value. The Radeon RX 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).