AMD is ready to introduce Radeon RX 580. Utilizing the same Ellesmere GPU at a slightly higher core clock rate, the company hopes to win over gamers using older graphics cards based on 28nm.
The AMD Radeon RX 580 is the patriarch of AMD’s Polaris architecture family and was, until a few months ago when all graphics card pricing went out the window, our recommended centrepiece for mid-range PC builders. Indeed, while it still occupies the top spot for 1440p gaming in our best graphics card article, its main rival, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, is actually significantly cheaper at the moment, putting its reign in serious jeopardy.
For those unaware, the RX 580 comes in both 4GB and 8GB VRAM flavours. I’m covering the latter here, and it’s hard to make an argument as to why you’d consider the former: it’s not that much cheaper, but does essentially cut you off from the flashiest graphical stuff (like Ultra-high quality textures) in games which support them. Having less memory can also generally scupper you when running with higher resolutions, and considering that the RX 580 appears to have been made with 1440p firmly in AMD’s collective mind, 8GB just makes more sense.
Once again, it’s an Asus ROG Strix OC Edition I’m testing, though since the overclock in question has such a tiny boost speed upgrade from 1340MHz to a maximum of 1380MHz, it should be representative of most partner-made RX 580s. Here, however, you do get three fans, a sturdy backplate and an extra HDMI port for VR kit for your trouble.
First up on benchmarking duties is Doom. Unsurprisingly, the RX 580 makes this look very pretty (in a filthy way) indeed – it’s not massively better than the RX 570 at this res, but does seem less prone to micro-stutter, to the extent that it never happens at all. 1440p is also suitably fast, with the benfit of added sharpness. It’s only at 4K that the card struggles, just about getting by in quiet corridors, but losing its grip completely during running battles. On Ultra settings, anyway; turn them down a level or two and decent performance is within reach.
Hitman was also looking suitably sharp, at both 1080p and 1440p. Its less powerful sibling the RX 570 didn’t particularly struggle with this game, as you can see in our AMD Radeon RX 570 review, but the RX 580 really kicks it up a notch. 1440p could perhaps be smoothed out a bit with reduced settings, but to my eyes it runs fine with everything cranked up. As for 4K, the RX 580 largely keeps it together – to its credit – but when the screen gets truly filled with shuffling NPCs, you’ll need to knock down those settings again.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is probably the best demonstration of why it can be worth investing in some extra memory; on 1080p, we could have everything maxed out and still get smooth running throughout. It’s playable at 1440p as well, though 4K poses a trickier situation. Still using Ultra settings, the RX 580 manages to avoid succumbing to the pressure, but only just – and for pacey sword stabbery, we’d rather have extra frames than the finest-quality orc hairs on show.
At least this was better than in 4K Rise of the Tomb Raider, which was simply too much for AMD’s card to take with Very High settings. That said, dropping to High speeds things up to the point where it’s just about playable, and to be fair the RX 580 takes 1080p and 1440p relatively easily. There’s no problem whatsoever with Very High on Full HD, and on 1440p – much like Shadow of War – it could be made to run smoother, but it’s a nice enough balance of swanky visuals and pragmatic performance.
Total War: Warhammer II, always a toughie, also did quite well on the RX 580. The RX 570 crumbled in this game, so it’s good to see its bigger brother holding firm even with hundreds of units filling the screen. Upon starting our 1440p test, however, it…err, crashed. A more successful second run showed the RX 580 isn’t terrible at this res, but groans a tad on the battle map, and occasionally has trouble on the campaign map, too. You’ll definitely want to disable some settings. 4K is pretty much a lost cause, to be honest, unless you’re willing to accept the most basic fidelity.
Wolfenstein II: The New Order, on the other hand, performs impeccably. The RX 580 helps it tick along smoothly and stably, without even the slightest jitter at either 1080p or 1440p. All the way up at 4K, it only really suffers in more chaotic moments, and even then it holds it together an awful lot better than Doom did.
The Witcher 3 also looks rather handsome at both of the lower resolutions. At first I thought I’d left some of the lower settings enabled from testing the RX 570, but nope – it was the RX 580 juggling everything on full. 4K doesn’t run as well as the visuals perhaps deserve, but I could still play it fine. The bigger concern was that this res seems to make the fan speed go nuts.
Lastly, in Assassin’s Creed Origins, the RX 580 once again beat the RX 570 quite handily. On Ultra High quality, however, it slows noticeably in populated villages. Very High, the next option down, produces okay results, but High looks to be the best fit – at 1440p as well as 1080p, interestingly enough. 4K play is, shock horror, enough slower. You’ll have to slink all the way down to Medium quality to even get things playable, and at that point, is it even worth it?
Maybe not, but for capable 1440p gaming and below, the RX 580 acquits itself well. I’ve kept mentioning the RX 570, which is a lot fresher in my head, but let’s be real: it comes down to either this, or Nvidia’s GTX 1060. Both are strong at 1080p, mostly great at 1440p and might be able to do a bit of 4K (in certain older or generally more easygoing games, anyway).
This has an extra 2GB of memory on the 6GB GTX 1060 as well, which in theory should help with higher resolutions and tip-top texture quality in games like Shadow of War. In practice, though, these two cards perform more or less as well as each other (except in VR, for which the GTX 1060’s Pascal architecture is a little better optimized than Polaris). Right now, the GTX 1060 is cheaper, but provided graphics card prices eventually return to normal, I think it’s probably wiser to go with the RX 580.
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XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS Black Edition 1425MHz OC+, 8gb 256bit GDDR5, DX12 VR Ready, Double Dissipation, Dual BIOS, 3xDP HDMI DVI, PCI-E AMD Graphics Card (RX-580P8DBD6)
Get Future Ready Technologies, Optimized Game Performance, and Game Changing Control in the latest Radeon™ RX 580 Series Graphics.
Radeon™ RX 580 Series Graphics feature the latest Polaris architecture which includes the 4th Gen GCN graphics cores, a brand new display engine, new multimedia cores, all on the revolutionary Next FinFET 14 process technology for enhanced performance and efficiency.
Key Features
- 2304 Stream Processors
- Up to 1405 MHz True Clock
- 1425 MHz OC+ Clock
- 8GB 256-Bit GDDR5
- 8000 MHz Effective Memory Clock
XFX RX 500 Series Graphics Cards
Awesome performance for all gamers.
XFX has a full line of full featured graphics cards for all gamers, from enthusiast to the casual gamer.
XFX RX 500 Series Graphics Cards
Awesome performance for all gamers.
XFX has a full line of full featured graphics cards for all gamers, from enthusiast to the casual gamer.
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XFX Dual BIOS Mining
Equipped for gaming and mining
We know enthusiast like options, our RX 570 and 580 graphics cards are shipped with a Dual BIOS. If you want optimal gaming performance just install it and go. For cryptocurrency mining, simply shut the system down and flip the BIOS switch on the card. Our mining BIOS is already tuned to give increased mining hashrates without hassle.
XFX True Clock Technology
BIOS Controlled overclocking
Software controlled clock speeds can be hindered by overall computer performance. XFX's True Clock however is hardware controlled clock speed performance optimization, so your card is always running at an optimized performance level.
XFX OC+ Capable
Going Beyond True Clock
While True Clock locks in a super fast optimal speed on a hardware level, RX Series cards with an OC+ rating are tested at the factory to go even beyond XFX's True Clock. We encourage you to try these factory tested speeds by using the simple to use AMD Wattman utility, letting you squeeze every last bit of performance out of your card.
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Radeon™ CHILL Technology
Smart GPU control
Radeon™ Chill is an intelligent power-saving feature for Radeon™ graphics that dynamically regulates framerate based on your movements in-game. During peak gameplay, Radeon Chill works to deliver the full framerate potential of Radeon graphics. As movement decreases, Radeon Chill reduces your gameplay framerate. Designed to save power, lower temperature, and increase GPU life, Radeon Chill enables high performance graphics when you battle and saves power when you explore.
Radeon™ ReLive Software
Share your victories
Effortlessly capture, stream, and share your memorable moments and clutch victories with Radeon™ ReLive. Included free with the Radeon™ Crimson Software Package
High Performance Unibody Heatsink
Enhances thermal efficiency by 40%
The XFX RX RS series features our all new Unibody VRM Heatsink construction enable direct transfer to the primary heatsink and heatpipes. This unique combination of material and construction enhances thermal efficiency by a total of 40%.
*Image for representation of technology only, actual heatsink will vary by model.
Custom XFX Aluminum Backplate Design
Protects your GPU while providing additional cooling overall
GPUs are one of the most important, complex and delicate peices of hardware in your computer and as a game, nothing is as important and the slightest bend can drastically affect the performance of your graphics card. But that's a thing of the past because XFX's solid backplate keeps the card strong and secure, eliminating card bend. Graphics cards also emit some heat from the back as well which rises up and affects other components but our cool aluminum backplate can absorb that heat and keep the overall case cooler.
Enhanced VRM and Memory Cooling
Cooling technologies don't stop at just the GPU.
After countless hours of research, development, and testing our engineers have developed all new VRM and Memory cooling technology, reducing temperatures VRM by up to 30' C and GDDR temperatures by 20' C, all while reducing dB noise by an additional 5%. Best in class for the GPU enthusiast.
*Image for representation of technology only, actual circuitry will vary by model.
XFX Exclusive Ultra Low Noise XL Inductors
Quieter than the competition.
GPU inductors are notoriously noisy with that tiny buzzing noise caused by traditional low quality inductors but XFX's exclusive premium quality XL Inductors utilize multiple layers to seal the Inductors completely and securely nearly eliminating inductor noise.
All New Composite Heatpipe Technology
We combined technologys to create the first super heatpipe.
The new composite heatpipe design used in the XFX Radeon™ RX GTS combines the technologies of both Liquid and Capilary Action heatpipes into one. Doing so allows us to increase the total heatpipe surface area by 30% which tremendously increases the thermal efficiency.
All New Zero dB Auto Load Sensing Fans
Power when you need it and quiet when you don't.
XFX fans are equipped to run at the highest possible performance, while our Zero DB Fan System will also keep your fans running at efficient RPM in order to minimize annoying fan noise by lowering RPM all the way down to Zero RPM. When the heat is on during intense gaming, our fans will speed up as needed.
AMD VR Ready Premium
For extraordinary virtual reality experiences.
Experience the new generation of compelling Virtual Reality content with the Radeon™ RX GTS graphics card paired with the leading VR headsets. The Radeon™ RX GTS graphics card coupled with AMD LiquidVR™ technology delivers a virtually stutter-free, low latency experience, essential for remarkable Virtual Reality environments. Industry leading innovation and powerful performance enables the Radeon™ RX GTS to deliver premium experiences on high-end VR games, entertainment, and applications.
Designed for Vulkan Cross Platform Graphics
The next generation graphics API from Khronos.
Vulkan is the new generation, open standard API for high-efficiency access to graphics and compute on modern GPUs. This ground-up design, previously referred to as the Next Generation OpenGL Initiative, provides applications direct control over GPU acceleration for maximized performance and predictability.
AMD FreeSync™ 2 Technology
No stuttering. No tearing. Just gaming. Gaming shouldn’t be a choice between choppy gameplay and high performance. With XFX Radeon™ RX GTS Series graphics and FreeSync technology, it doesn’t have to be. Transform the most demanding games into a liquid-smooth, artifact-free, 4K cinematic experience with the highest performance at virtually any frame rate. FreeSync works at the speed of your game for incredible responsiveness and uncompromising smoothness. Every gamer deserves perfectly smooth gameplay and peak performance. Unlike the competing technology, you don’t have to choose with FreeSync technology.
Microsoft Windows 10 and DirectX 12
Optimized for gaming performance
New features and functions bring new computing experiences to life with AMD Radeon™ graphics on the Windows® 10 platform. Take your gaming further with XBOX ONE on Windows. Play and connect with your games and friends. Everywhere.
Microsoft’s new technology enables great performance and dramatically improved GPU and CPU multiprocessing and multithreading performance thanks to Async Shaders and Multi-threaded Command Buffer Recording for more efficient rendering of richer and more complex scenes.
FinFet 14nm Technology
Unprecedented efficiency on nextgen GPUs.
The Next Gen FinFET 14 process technology puts more transistors in less space, enabling dramatic increases in processing power and power efficiency.
Helps provide better processor performance while using less power and enabling better transistor efficiency than previous generation technology.
Helps provide better processor performance while using less power and enabling better transistor efficiency than previous generation technology.
AMD Exclusive GCN & Crossfire Technology
The Ultimate Compute Architecture with Multipule GPU Scaling
Discover the direct-to-theGPU performance advantage of Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, enabling stunning detail and dynamic gaming, a richer and more immersive VR experience, with exceptional graphics performance and low power consumption. 4th generation Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture features asynchronous shaders and an enhanced geometry engine, so you can enjoy exceptionally smooth gameplay on the latest DirectX® 12 and Vulkan™ titles.
AMD CrossFire technology lets you connect multiple graphics cards to amplify your system’s graphics processing capability including enhancements that set a new standard of consistent and smooth gameplay.
AMD Eyefinity Technology
Multidisplay technology for gaming, productivity and entertainment.
Expand your territory and customize your field of vision. Connect up to six displays on a single GPU for dynamic, panoramic multi-screen gaming. You’ll get an expansive experience that’s truly out of sight. (additional displays may require the use of MST hub).
Tuned By XFX For Peak Performance
Giving you the performance you have come to expect from XFX.
Overclocking your card to it's peak performance potential is not an easy task but a stock card is simply underutilizing your graphics card's full potential. Luckily for you, we have factory overclocked the RX GTS at the BIOS level and have fine tuned it for optimal gaming performance. Our state-of-the art equipment and testing labs ensure that your card reaches it's maximum performance level safely and optimally.
AMD LiquidVR
Exceptionally Comfortable VR .
Experience beautifully rich and immersive VR experiences with advanced comfort and effortless compatibility. Avoid nausea and motion sickness, made possible by the AMD LiquidVR™ initiative, featuring ground breaking Asynchronous Shaders.
The Radeon™ RX 500 graphics cards, combined with AMD LiquidVR™ technology already in use by leading head-mounted display (HMD) vendors, provides an exceptional platform for a fully immersive and comfortable VR experience.
Premium HDR
Expand the range of colors.
Premium HDR - High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a state-of-the-art technology for gamers and cinephiles that care deeply about the display quality of their TV or monitor. Modeled after the acuity of human vision, HDR vastly expands the range of colors and contrast ratios that can be shown by compatible displays. HDRready games and movies played on an HDR display appear strikingly sharp, colorful, and vivid, with enhanced contrast and sophisticated nuance compared to even the most stunning SDR content.
The Radeon™ RX 500 Series graphics card’s brand new display engine and HDR ready capabilities equip you for the new wave of HDR displays, content and the future of gaming.
Radeon™ Software
A premium set of driver utilities.
As sophisticated as the Polaris architecture based graphics cards are, the software that powers the cards is equally as sophisticated. Radeon™ Software delivers the ultimate in performance, features and stability to help ensure an exceptionally smooth and fast out of the box experience.
With Radeon™ WattMan (formerly AMD Overdrive™) – Push your hardware to the limits. Radeon™ Settings takes customization to a whole new level with per state control over clocks, voltages, and temperature.
Latest Display Connections
Ready for the latest displays
Radeon™ GPUs with the Polaris architecture support HDMI® 2.0b and DisplayPort™ 1.3 for compatibility with a new generation of monitors that would make any gamer excited:
• 1080p @ 240Hz • 1440p @ 240Hz • 4K @ 120Hz • 1440p ultra-wide @ 190Hz
Extreme 4K Gaming for serious gamers.
Experience resolutions up to four times higher than HD and see everything your opponent throws at you without sacrificing a single detail.
Teleport into life-like 4K gaming realism with AMD Radeon™ Rx 500 Series graphics. Reign over all the action in 4K with supercharged performance and 256-bit GDDR5 memory. Add more muscle with AMD CrossFire technology and amplify your gaming performance with the superior scalability with multiple Rx 500 Series GPUs.
AMD XConnect Technology
Great performance, even on the go.
Should a PC gamer on the go buy a gaming notebook that’s tough to carry, or a thin notebook that’s tough to game on?
AMD XConnect™ unlocks the best of both worlds on systems designed for Thunderbolt™ 3 eGFX enclosures. Finally you can use a desktop graphics card on a notebook.
XFX's 3 Year Warranty
Giving you the performance you have come to expect from XFX.
Even though we trust that our high quality products will continue working at peak performance well beyond your use of it, we want to put our word behind that promise. That is why we offer our 3 Year Warranty with this series of graphics cards. This means that your product is protected by a 3 year limited hardware warranty on manufacturing defects of anything on the card.
We have re-imagined everything a gaming card can do and made it more accessible. The 4th generation Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture is engineered for gamers who play anything from the latest MOBA’s to the most popular AAA titles. Asynchronous Shaders and an enhanced Geometry Engine power new levels of smooth gameplay performance.
Get the next level of gaming immersion with the world of VR gaming and entertainment with Radeon RX graphics cards powered by the revolutionary Polaris architecture.
Experience the latest premium technologies optimized around the revolutionary FinFET 14 technology that provides extraordinary performance and efficiency. Enjoy cool and quiet gaming, and leverage new possibilities with optimized levels of efficient headroom. Imagine the future upgrade capabilities with HDMI™ 2.0b and Display Port 1.3/1.4 features that can enable the latest generation of displays to deliver beautiful beyond-HD, HDR, and ultra-smooth FreeSync™ experiences.
• Microsoft® Windows® 10 Support• Microsoft® DirectX™ 12 Support• FinFET 14nm Technology• GCN 4th Generation Architecture• AMD Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)• AMD Relive• AMD Chill• AMD LiquidVR Technology• AMD FreeSync 2 Technology• AMD Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC)• AMD CrossFire technology• AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology• AMD App Acceleration• AMD TrueAudio Technology• AMD XConnect Ready• AMD Radeon Crimson Software• AMD WattMan• AMD APP Acceleration• HDMI 2.0b• Displayport 1.4• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Support• PCI Express® 3.0• Up to 6 displays supported, (may require the use of MST Hubs).• Advanced GDDR5 Memory Technology• Vulkan and Mantle Ready. Next Generation APIs.• OpenGL 4.5 Support• OpenCL Support
Model Number | RX-580P8DBD6 |
Product Name | AMD Radeon™ RX 580 |
Product Description | GTS BLK ED RX 580 8GB OC+ 1425M D5 BP 3xDP HDMI DVI |
Launch Date | 18-Apr-17 |
UPC Number | 778656074606 |
Specifications | |
Bus Type | PCI-E |
GPU Clock | AMD Reference: 1257Mhz XFX True Clock: 1405MHz OC+ Capable Clock: 1425MHz |
Stream Processors | 2304 |
Memory Bus | 256 bit |
Memory Clock | AMD Reference: 8Ghz XFX True Clock: 8GHz OC+ Capable Clock: 8.1GHz |
Memory Size | 8 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 |
Card Profile | Dual |
Thermal Solution | DD Fansink |
Outputs | |
Dual link Support | Y |
Max Supported Resolution (DIGITAL) | 4096 x 2160 |
Output - Display Port | 3 |
Output - HDMI | 1 |
Output - DL-DVI-D | 1 |
Features | |
Display Port ready | 1.4 |
HDMI Ready | 2.0b |
Requirements | |
External Power - 8-pins | 1 |
Minimum Power Supply Requirement | 500 watt |
XFX Recommended Power Supply | XFX 550W PSU |
Technologies | |
AMD FreeSync™ 2 technology | Y |
Radeon™ Chill | Y |
ReLive Capture | Y |
DirectX® 12 | Y |
Vulkan™ | Y |
AMD Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) | Y |
Radeon™ Software | Y |
AMD CrossFire™ Technology | Y |
AMD XConnect™ Ready | Y |
AMD Eyefinity Technology | Y |
OpenCL™ Support | Y |
Polaris Architecture | Y |
AMD LiquidVR™ technology | Y |