Head-to-head used GPU value

Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs Radeon RX 480

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Polaris 20 | GDDR5 | 4 GB currently offers better used performance per dollar. Radeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB is about 9.5% faster in the tracked relative score.

Prices updated Sep 2, 2026
Used price differenceRadeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 62.8% higher
Performance differenceRadeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 9.5% higher
Value differenceRadeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB is 32.7% lower

Which GPU Should You Buy?

Current market, memory, and power differences that can change the better choice.

Best Used-Market Value

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Polaris 20 | GDDR5 | 4 GB has the stronger tracked performance-per-dollar score at current used prices. Radeon RX 580 2048SP Polaris 20 | GDDR5 | 4 GB is about $25.09 cheaper.

VRAM And Longevity

Radeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB includes 4 GB more VRAM. That can matter at higher texture settings, although capacity alone does not make a card faster.

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.

MetricRadeon RX 580 2048SP Polaris 20 | GDDR5 | 4 GBRadeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB
Current used price$39.93$65.02
Current new price-$17.46
Relative performance45
3DMark Time Spy4,6364,972
Performance per used dollar0.1050.071
VRAM4 GB8 GB
Board power150 W150 W
ArchitectureGCN 4.0GCN 4.0
Release year20182016
Qualified sales516
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Radeon RX 580 2048SP Polaris 20 | GDDR5 | 4 GB

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Radeon RX 480 Ellesmere | GDDR5 | 8 GB

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