G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 470/570 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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179.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.5 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Radeon RX 470/570

2016

Why buy it

✅13.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $321 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 185.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.3 vs 15.5 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 150W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Radeon RX 470/570

2016

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅13.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $321 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 185.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.3 vs 15.5 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 150W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 470/570 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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179.3% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.5 vs 44.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 470/570 better than Radeon Pro 580?

Yes. Radeon RX 470/570 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro 580 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 470/570 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 470/570 is about $321 cheaper on MSRP at $179 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 13.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 185.9%. Radeon Pro 580 is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro 580 make more sense than Radeon RX 470/570?

Yes. Radeon Pro 580 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 470/570. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 470/570 currently gives you 2.3% higher G3D Mark and 13.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 185.9%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon Pro 580 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	81 FPS	102 FPS
medium	69 FPS	86 FPS
high	58 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	71 FPS	89 FPS
medium	62 FPS	74 FPS
high	46 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	36 FPS
medium	24 FPS	32 FPS
high	16 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	184 FPS	132 FPS
medium	159 FPS	111 FPS
high	127 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	80 FPS
medium	109 FPS	62 FPS
high	89 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	34 FPS
medium	61 FPS	26 FPS
high	50 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	349 FPS	357 FPS
medium	279 FPS	286 FPS
high	233 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	174 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	262 FPS	268 FPS
medium	209 FPS	214 FPS
high	174 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	174 FPS	179 FPS
medium	140 FPS	143 FPS
high	116 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	89 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	162 FPS	222 FPS
medium	134 FPS	193 FPS
high	116 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	172 FPS
medium	100 FPS	152 FPS
high	87 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	96 FPS
medium	54 FPS	76 FPS
high	42 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon RX 470/570

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

Radeon RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1206 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	7,753	7,935+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS+12%	4.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1206 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	576 KB+13%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro 580 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
DirectX	12.0	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	150W	120W-20%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	51.7	66.1+28%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 64.2% less ($321 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.5 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 44.3 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 185.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).