Radeon HD 4870 X2 vs Radeon Pro 580X

When comparing Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon Pro 580X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Radeon HD 4870 X2 and Radeon Pro 580X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 4870 X2
Radeon Pro 580X

Main Specs

  Radeon HD 4870 X2 Radeon Pro 580X
Power consumption (TDP) 286 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
 
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 90% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 580X.
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 580X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Radeon Pro 580X has 7 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 3180 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 35−40
ultra / 1080p 1−2 24−27
QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 14−16 60−65
medium / 1080p 6−7 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 616% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Full Specs

  Radeon HD 4870 X2 Radeon Pro 580X
Architecture TeraScale GCN 4.0
Code name R700 Polaris 20
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 12 August 2008 18 March 2019
Pipelines 800 2304
Core clock speed 700 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 956 million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 28.00 172.8
Floating-point performance 2x 1,120.0 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 6780 MHz
Memory bandwidth 115.2 GB/s 217.0 GB/s
DirectX 10.1 (10_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 4.1 6.4
OpenGL 3.3 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131