Radeon RX 780 vs Radeon Pro 580
Radeon RX 780
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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. The Radeon RX 780 is positioned at rank 296 and the Radeon Pro 580 is on rank 93, so the Radeon Pro 580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 780
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 780 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2017). The Radeon RX 780 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 780.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $721 for the Radeon RX 780, it costs 79% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 386.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+386.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($721) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 780 and Radeon Pro 580
Radeon RX 780
The Radeon RX 780 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,658 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 780 scores 7,658 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 780 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon RX 780) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 780) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 2335 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,658 | 7,753+1% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+67% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 35.87 TFLOPS+549% | 5.53 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2335 MHz+95% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+67% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+33% | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 780 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon Pro 580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 780) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon RX 780 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 780) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine (Radeon RX 780) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 780) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | RDNA 3 Dual Media Engine | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 780 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 780) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 150W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 42.5 | 51.7+22% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 780 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $721, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 79.2% less ($571 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Radeon RX 780) vs 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 387.7% better value. The Radeon RX 780 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 780 | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $721 | $150-79% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 51.7+388% |
| Codename | Navi 32 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | September 11 2024 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #131 | #327 |
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