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)

Gaming Bench

Benchmark

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

Iceberg Tech

Review & Benchmark

GeForce RTX 3050

ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3050 ECO Edition 8GB GDDR6 128-bit 14 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Gaming Graphics Card, Active Fan Control, FREEZE Fan Stop, ZT-A30500K-10M

ASUS Phoenix GeForce RTX™ 3050 V2 Graphics Card (PCIe 4.0, 8GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a)

Testing Games

Cyberpunk 2077

Forza Horizon 5

God of War

Counter Strike 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resident evil 4

Test in 10 Games

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

EVGA 06G-P4-1068-KR GeForce GTX 1660 Super Sc Ultra Gaming, 6GB GDDR6, Dual Fan, Metal Backplate

Random Benchmark

ShadowSeven

Test in 20 Games in 2024

GeForce GTX 1080

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

Radeon RX Vega 56

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

Release Date

<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>

Specs

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.

Conclusion

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

NAME	3DMARK	PRICE
GeForce RTX 3050	6205	$239
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER	6078	$351
GeForce GTX 1080	7570	$428

GTX 980 vs RX Vega 56

AMD Equivalent to GTX 980

Nvidia Equivalent to RX Vega 56

Is GTX 980 better than RX Vega 56?