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AMD Radeon RX 580

AMD Radeon RX 580

Graphics Processor

Polaris 20

Cores

2304

TMUs

144

ROPs

32

About the AMD Radeon RX 580

The AMD Radeon RX 580 utilizes AMD's RDNA technology to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 8 GB of memory size, 2304 cores, 256 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the AMD Radeon RX 580 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include Polaris 20 graphics processor, 2304 cores, 144 tmus and more. The AMD Radeon RX 580 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

Polaris 20

Cores

2304

TMUs

144

ROPs

32

Memory Size

8 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

256 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NamePolaris 20
GPU VariantPolaris 20 XTX(215-0910038)
ArchitectureGCN 4.0
FoundryGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm
Transistors5,700 million
Density24.6M / mm²
Die Size232 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1401

Graphics Card

Release DateApr 18th, 2017
GenerationPolaris(RX 500)
PredecessorArctic Islands
SuccessorVega
ProductionActive
Launch Price229 USD
Current PriceAmazon/Newegg
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews52 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1257 MHz
Boost Clock1340 MHz
Memory Clock2000 MHz8 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus256 bit
Bandwidth256.0 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units2304
TMUs144
ROPs32
Compute Units36
L1 Cache16 KB (per CU)
L2 Cache2 MB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate42.88 GPixel/s
Texture Rate193.0 GTexel/s
FP16 (half)6.175 TFLOPS (1:1)
FP32 (float)6.175 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)385.9 GFLOPS (1:16)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length241 mm9.5 inches
TDP185 W
Suggested PSU450 W
Outputs1x HDMI 2.0b3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Power Connectors1x 8-pin
Board NumberC940, D009-04

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL2.1
Vulkan1.3
Shader Model6.7

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 5090908%
GeForce RTX 4090693%
GeForce RTX 5080599%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER535%
GeForce RTX 4080530%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX530%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti522%
Radeon RX 9070 XT499%
Radeon RX 7900 XT456%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti448%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER447%
Radeon RX 9070447%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti409%
GeForce RTX 5070405%
GeForce RTX 3090399%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti394%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER382%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE376%
Radeon RX 6950 XT369%
GeForce RTX 4070364%
Radeon RX 6900 XT361%
GeForce RTX 3080355%
Radeon RX 7800 XT354%
Radeon RX 6800 XT341%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB317%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB315%
Radeon RX 7700 XT310%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB301%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti300%
Radeon RX 6800290%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB284%
GeForce RTX 3070281%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti279%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB277%
GeForce RTX 5060273%
Radeon RX 6750 XT266%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti246%
Radeon RX 6700 XT242%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER224%
Radeon RX 7600 XT222%
GeForce RTX 4060222%
Arc B580221%
GeForce RTX 5050216%
GeForce RTX 2080214%
Radeon RX 6650 XT209%
Radeon RX 7600209%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER199%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti197%
Arc A770197%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB190%
Radeon RX 6600 XT187%
Radeon VII186%
Arc A750183%
Radeon RX 5700 XT178%
GeForce RTX 2070176%
Radeon RX 6600168%
Arc A580163%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER163%
Radeon RX Vega 64156%
GeForce RTX 2060151%
Radeon RX 5700150%
GeForce GTX 1080147%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti145%
Radeon RX 5600 XT143%
Radeon RX Vega 56136%
GeForce GTX 1070131%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER124%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti124%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti118%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB117%
Radeon R9 FURY X116%
GeForce GTX 1660114%
Radeon RX 590108%
Radeon R9 FURY105%
GeForce GTX 980104%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER103%
Radeon RX 6500 XT102%
Radeon RX 5500 XT101%
Radeon RX 580Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB97%
Radeon R9 390X96%
GeForce GTX 69095%
Radeon RX 48094%
Radeon HD 799094%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti92%
GeForce GTX 97090%
Radeon R9 290X89%
Radeon R9 39088%
Radeon RX 57087%
Radeon R9 29082%
Radeon RX 47081%
GeForce GTX 165076%
Radeon RX 640075%
Arc A38074%
GeForce GTX 78074%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition67%
GeForce GTX 59067%
Radeon R9 280X66%
Radeon HD 699064%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti61%
GeForce GTX 68060%
Radeon R9 38059%
Radeon HD 797059%
GeForce GTX 77059%
Radeon R9 28558%
GeForce GTX 96057%
GeForce GTX 67055%
Radeon HD 597050%
GeForce GTX 163050%
Radeon HD 795049%
GeForce GTX 105049%
GeForce GTX 76049%
GeForce GTX 58048%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti48%
Radeon R9 270X48%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition47%
GeForce GTX 95046%
Radeon RX 56043%
GeForce GTX 57043%
GeForce GTX 66043%
Radeon RX 46042%
Radeon R7 37042%
Radeon HD 697041%
GeForce GTX 48039%
Radeon HD 785038%
GeForce GTX 29538%
Radeon HD 695036%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti36%
Radeon HD 4870 X236%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti35%
Radeon HD 587034%
Radeon HD 687032%
GeForce GTX 47031%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti30%
Radeon HD 585029%
GeForce GTX 28527%
Radeon HD 685027%
GeForce GTX 28025%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition25%
GeForce GTX 27525%
GeForce GT 103025%
GeForce GTX 46024%
Radeon HD 489023%
Radeon HD 679023%
Radeon HD 583022%
GeForce GTX 65021%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti20%
Radeon HD 487020%
GeForce GTX 26020%
Radeon HD 577020%
Radeon HD 775019%
Radeon HD 575017%
GeForce GTS 45016%
GeForce GTS 25016%
Radeon HD 485016%
Radeon HD 477015%
Radeon HD 483014%
Radeon HD 667013%
GeForce 9800 GT13%
GeForce GT 64013%
Radeon HD 567012%
GeForce 9600 GT11%
GeForce GT 24010%
GeForce GT 4409%
Radeon HD 46709%
Radeon HD 55708%
GeForce GT 4308%
GeForce GT 2206%
GeForce GT 5205%
Radeon HD 64505%
Radeon HD 54504%
Radeon HD 45503%
GeForce 9400 GT3%
GeForce 2102%
Radeon RX 580Current GPU100%
Radeon RX 580Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the AMD Radeon RX 580

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The AMD Radeon RX 580 features 8 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 8 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is equipped with 2304 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 utilizes a 256 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 256 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is built on AMD's GCN 4.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 185 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 8 GB and 2304, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the AMD Radeon RX 580, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 185 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The AMD Radeon RX 580 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 8 GB and 2304, it's well-suited for AMD FidelityFX features, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the AMD Radeon RX 580 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon RX 590 and Radeon R9 FURY. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon RX 590 is approximately 8% faster, while Radeon R9 FURY is approximately 5% faster when compared to the AMD Radeon RX 580. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is fully supported by AMD's latest driver suite (AMD Adrenalin drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. AMD provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your AMD Radeon RX 580 graphics card.

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