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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon RX 580 vs Radeon RX 6800

The Radeon RX 580 is much slower than the Radeon RX 6800 on average across 100+ games and it's also a slightly worse value for money, as it's only $320.00 cheaper!

  • Up to 153% cheaper$129.99 vs $449.99
  • Up to 273% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 7 months newer
  • Up to 48% better value for money
  • Up to 153% more expensive$449.99 vs $129.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 6800 ranks 25 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX 580 Logo
Radeon RX 580
6175 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Logo
Radeon RX 6800
16170.000000000002 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 6800 has 162% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon RX 580 Logo
Radeon RX 580
42.88 GP/s
AMD Radeon RX 6800 Logo
Radeon RX 6800
202.1 GP/s

Radeon RX 6800 fills pixels 371% faster.

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AMD Radeon RX 6800 Logo
Radeon RX 6800
505.2 GT/s

Radeon RX 6800 maps textures 162% faster.

VRAMhelp

Radeon RX 6800 has 8 GB more VRAM.

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Radeon RX 6800 moves data 100% faster.

TDPhelp

Radeon RX 580 draws 65W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 580 is $320.00 cheaper.

GDDR5
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GDDR6
256-bit
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256-bit
Polaris (RX 500)
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Navi II (RX 6000)
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800. It's 278% faster than the Radeon RX 580 on average across 100+ games, scoring 34/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 6800 than Radeon RX 580?expand_more
278% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Radeon RX 6800 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 34/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 580 and Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 580 scores 9/100, Radeon RX 6800 scores 34/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX 6800 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Radeon RX 580 or Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
The Radeon RX 6800 is the stronger pick at 34/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 580 and Radeon RX 6800?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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