Best Used-Market Value
Radeon RX 580 OEM Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB has the stronger tracked performance-per-dollar score at current used prices. Radeon RX 580 OEM Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB is about $9.91 cheaper.
PC Part ValueGPU price and value comparison
Head-to-head used GPU value
Radeon RX 480 vs Radeon RX 580 OEM
Radeon RX 580 OEM Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB currently offers better used performance per dollar. Performance is effectively tied in the tracked relative score.
Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceRadeon RX 580 OEM Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 15.2% lower
Performance differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceRadeon RX 580 OEM Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 18% higher
Which GPU Should You Buy?
Current market, memory, and power differences that can change the better choice.
VRAM And Longevity
The two cards have the same tracked VRAM capacity, so memory size is unlikely to decide this comparison by itself.
Power And Upgrade Fit
Tracked board power is effectively tied or unavailable. Check the exact card model and recommended PSU before upgrading.
Price, Performance And Specification Comparison
Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.
| Metric | Radeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB | Radeon RX 580 OEM Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Current used price | $65.02 | $55.11 |
| Current new price | $17.46 | - |
| Relative performance | 5 | 5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy | 4,972 | - |
| Performance per used dollar | 0.071 | 0.083 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 150 W | 150 W |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Release year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Qualified sales | 16 | 5 |
Full valuation
Radeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB
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Full valuationRadeon RX 580 OEM Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB
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