GeForce GTX 480 vs Radeon Pro 580X

When comparing GeForce GTX 480 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 GeForce GTX 480 and Radeon Pro 580X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 480 Radeon Pro 580X
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 8 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 480 has 66% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 580X.
  • GeForce GTX 480 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 580X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 480 has 1528 GB more memory, than Radeon Pro 580X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 400 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
  • GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 4932 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 35−40
ultra / 1080p 12−14 24−27
QHD / 1440p 6−7 18−20
4K / 2160p 5−6 10−12
low / 720p 40−45 60−65
medium / 1080p 24−27 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 73% more, than GeForce GTX 480.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 480 Radeon Pro 580X
Architecture Fermi GCN 4.0
Code name GF100 Polaris 20
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 7 December 2010 18 March 2019
Pipelines 480 2304
Core clock speed 700 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 42 billion/sec 172.8
Floating-point performance 1,345.0 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1848 MHz (3696 data rate) 6780 MHz
Memory bandwidth 177.4 GB/s 217.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.2 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 2.0
Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
CUDA +
CUDA cores 480
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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