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 5500 XT

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX™ 4070 Super EVO OC Edition 12GB GDDR6X (PCIe 4.0, 12GB GDDR6X, DLSS 3, HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 1.4a, 2.5-Slot Design, Axial-tech Fan Design, 0dB Technology, and More)

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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 12GB GDDR6X PCI Express 4.0 ATX Video Card RTX 4070 Ti VENTUS 2X WHITE 12G

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti was released on January 3rd, 2023. This high-performance GPU is built on the 5 nm process and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, ensuring compatibility with all modern games and upcoming features such as hardware-raytracing and variable-rate shading.

RTX 4070 Ti Release Date

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is based on the AD104 graphics processor, featuring 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. It also includes 240 tensor cores and 60 raytracing acceleration cores, making it ideal for machine learning applications and raytracing support. The GPU operates at a frequency of 2310 MHz, which can be boosted up to 2610 MHz, and is paired with 12 GB GDDR6X memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The card has a dual-slot design, draws power from a 16-pin connector, and has a maximum power draw of 285 W. Display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, and it connects to the system via a PCI-Express 4.0 x16 interface. The card's dimensions are 285 mm x 112 mm x 42 mm, and it features a dual-slot cooling solution. The launch price for the RTX 4070 Ti was 799 US Dollars. <br><br><b>Specs:</b><ul><li>Graphics Processor: AD104-400-A1</li><li>Process: 5 nm</li><li>Shading Units: 7680</li><li>Texture Mapping Units: 240</li><li>ROPs: 80</li><li>Tensor Cores: 240</li><li>Raytracing Acceleration Cores: 60</li><li>Memory: 12 GB GDDR6X</li><li>Memory Interface: 192-bit</li><li>GPU Frequency: 2310 MHz (boostable to 2610 MHz)</li><li>Memory Frequency: 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective)</li><li>Power Connector: 1x 16-pin</li><li>Power Draw: 285 W</li><li>Display Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a</li><li>Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x16</li><li>Dimensions: 285 mm x 112 mm x 42 mm</li><li>Cooling Solution: Dual-slot</li><li>Launch Price: 799 US Dollars</li></ul>

RTX 4070 Ti Specs

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Trinity OC White Edition DLSS 3 12GB GDDR6X 192-bit 21 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Gaming Graphics Card, IceStorm 2.0 Advanced Cooling, Spectra 2.0 RGB Lighting, ZT-D40710Q-10P

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RTX 4070 Ti vs 3080 Benchmark

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super WINDFORCE OC 16G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6X, GV-N407TSWF3OC-16GD Video Card

GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super Eagle OC 16G Graphics Card, 3X WINDFORCE Fans, 16GB 256-bit GDDR6X, GV-N407TSEAGLE OC-16GD Video Card

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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

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Radeon RX 6950 XT

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
Radeon RX 590	4777	$109
Radeon RX 580	4346	$130
Radeon RX 5500 XT	4857	$135

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	21214	$599
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	22706	$779
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER	24426	$799

GTX 980 vs RX 6950 XT

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Nvidia Equivalent to RX 6950 XT

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