[SOLVED] Looking at a graphics upgrade.

[concord020]

I'm looking at a graphics upgrade for my pc. I'm relatively new to the building community. Is an rx 580 8gb or a gtx 1070 the better value?

 

[Barty1884]

A 1070 is a stronger card. Approx 40% "faster" in relative performance vs a 580.
https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-rx-580.c2938

You can have an 8GB 580 for $200 new vs a 1070 at a minimum of $350(ish)
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KQQRsY/gigabyte-radeon-rx-580-8gb-gaming-8g-video-card-gv-rx580gaming-8gd
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4XyxFT/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1070-8gb-windforce-oc-video-card-gv-n1070wf2oc-8gd

So +40% gains for 75+% more money..... would make the RX580 8GB substantially better 'value'.



As an "upgrade" though, what do you have currently? If you currently have a 780 or better, or a 290/X or better, the RX580 probably won't 'feel' like a night & day upgrade. The 1070 would be a worthwhile upgrade though.

If you're running a 960, 770 or R9 280 (or similar), then the 580 would make sense.