Radeon RX 590

Radeon RX 580

The RX 580 was first released in 2017 and was marketed as an improved version of the RX 480. It was manufactured using a 14nm process and offered improved performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor. The RX 580 was also notable for being one of the first graphics cards to support AMD's Radeon Chill technology, which helps reduce power consumption and heat output during less demanding gaming sessions. While the RX 580 is no longer a top-of-the-line option, it remains a popular choice for budget-conscious gamers looking for a reliable and capable GPU.

RX 580 Release Date

It has a power consumption of around 185 watts and comes with a 8GB GDDR5 VRAM. The RX 580 is equipped with a clock speed of up to 1340 MHz and features AMD's Polaris 20 graphics processor. With its high-quality components, the RX 580 can deliver smooth and seamless gameplay for both casual and hardcore gamers. Here is a list of the RX 580 specs: <ul> <li>Architecture: Polaris 20</li> <li>Core Clock: 1257 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock: 1340 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 8 GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Clock: 2000 MHz</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Max Resolution: 7680 x 4320</li> <li>Power Connectors: 1x 8-pin</li> </ul>

RX 580 Specs

XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition 1386MHz OC+, 8GB GDDR5, VR Ready, Dual BIOS, 3xDP HDMI DVI, AMD Graphics Card (RX-580P8DFD6)

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Radeon RX 480

A popular graphics card in the gaming community, the RX 480 was released 2016 to great anticipation. Its release date was met with enthusiasm from gamers who were eager to experience its performance. The RX 480 was one of the first cards to utilize the Polaris architecture, which improved the efficiency of the GPU.

RX 480 Release Date

Power consumption of RX 480 is up to 150 W and comes with either 4 or 8 GB of VRAM. It is built on the 14 nm manufacturing process and has a total of 2304 stream processors. The card supports the latest display technologies, including HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDR. It also features AMD's FreeSync technology, which synchronizes the display's refresh rate with the GPU's frame rate, reducing screen tearing and input lag. With its strong performance and competitive price point, the RX 480 was a popular choice for gamers looking to upgrade their systems. Here's a list of the RX 480 specs: <ul>cards <li>Power consumption: up to 150 W</li> <li>VRAM: 4 or 8 GB GDDR5</li> <li>Stream processors: 2304</li> <li>Core clock: 1120 MHz</li> <li>Boost clock: 1266 MHz</li> <li>Memory clock: 2000 MHz</li> <li>Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s</li> <li>Max resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Display outputs: HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4, DL-DVI</li> <li>Supported APIs: DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.5, Vulkan</li> </ul>

RX 480 Specs

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Radeon RX Vega 56

The Vega 56 was officially released on August 14, 2017.

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<ul><li>Vega 10 GPU with 3584 stream processors</li><li>Base clock: 1156 MHz</li><li>Boost clock: 1471 MHz</li><li>VRAM: 8 GB HBM2</li><li> Memory clock: 800 MHz</li><li> TDP: 210 watts</li><li> Power connectors: 8-pin x2</li><li> Vega 56 VRAM: 8 GB HBM2</li><li> Vega 56 power consumption: High</li></ul>

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The Vega 56 was a powerful and efficient graphics card that was designed to compete with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1070. Its advanced features and impressive specs made it a popular choice among gamers and enthusiasts. Despite its high power consumption, it was considered to be one of the best graphics cards of its time, and is still sought after by many to this day.

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GeForce GTX 980

The GTX 980 was officially released on September 18, 2014. This release marked the introduction of the second generation Maxwell architecture, which brought significant improvements in power efficiency compared to the previous generation Kepler architecture. The GTX 980 was the first of the new series of graphics cards to be released by NVIDIA, followed by the GTX 970.

GTX 980 Release Date

The GTX 980 was a high-end graphics card released by Nvidia in 2014, along with the GTX 970. It featured 4GB of GDDR5 VRAM, which was a significant improvement over its predecessor, the GTX 780. The GTX 980 also had a lower power consumption of 165 watts, making it a more energy-efficient option compared to other high-end graphics cards at the time. With its impressive VRAM and power efficiency, the GTX 980 was a popular choice for gamers who required high-quality graphics and smooth performance. Here are the key specifications for the GTX 980: <ul> <li>GPU Clock: 1126 MHz</li> <li>Memory Clock: 1750 MHz</li> <li>Memory Size: 4GB</li> <li>Memory Type: GDDR5</li> <li>Memory Bus Width: 256-bit</li> <li>Max Resolution: 4096 x 2160</li> <li>Power Consumption: 165 watts</li> <li>DirectX: 12.0</li> <li>OpenGL: 4.5</li> <li>TDP: 165 watts</li> <li>Outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort</li> </ul>

GTX 980 Specs

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GTX 1660 Ti is a graphics card that was released on February 22, 2019. It is part of the GeForce GTX series, which is designed for gamers and content creators. The card was launched as a mid-range option that offers good performance at a reasonable price. It features Turing architecture, which is a significant improvement over the previous generation. The card also has GDDR6 memory, which provides high-speed data transfer and better gaming experience. Since its release, the GTX 1660 Ti has become a popular choice for gamers who want to build a mid-range gaming PC. It offers a good balance between price and performance, and it can run most modern games at high settings.

GTX 1660 Ti Release Date

The GTX 1660 Ti features 1536 CUDA cores, a base clock speed of 1500 MHz, and a boost clock speed of 1770 MHz. The card has 6GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which provides high-speed data transfer and better gaming experience. In terms of power consumption, the GTX 1660 Ti has a TDP of 120W, which is relatively low compared to other high-end graphics cards. This makes it an ideal choice for gamers who are looking for a powerful graphics card that does not require too much power. <ul> <li>CUDA Cores: 1536</li> <li>Base Clock Speed: 1500 MHz</li> <li>Boost Clock Speed: 1770 MHz</li> <li>VRAM: 6GB GDDR6</li> <li>Memory Speed: 12 Gbps</li> <li>Memory Interface Width: 192-bit</li> <li>Memory Bandwidth: 288.1 GB/s</li> <li>TDP: 120W</li> <li>Max Digital Resolution: 7680x4320</li> <li>Max Concurrent Displays: 3</li> <li>DirectX: 12</li> <li>Vulkan: 1.1</li> </ul>

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 590	4777	$109
Radeon RX 580	4346	$159

GTX 980 vs GTX 1660 Ti

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