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ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):185 W

ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

90%

5.0

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

▼Worse than 83% of graphics cards
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 74%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

44%

2.8

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

7.7

Platform & Features

5%

8.0

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 84%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 64%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

44%

2.8

Performance

24%

5.0

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

7.7

Platform & Features

5%

8.0

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

5.0
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB has a popularity score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 71.7% of products in this category.
7.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

6.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
4,337 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 4,337 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
527 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 527 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 82.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
8,924 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 8,924 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 86.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
2,456 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 2,456 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 93.8% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
6.31 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 6.31 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 84% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.5% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR version
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
256 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 256 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 80.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.3
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
5
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 5 displays, which is more than 97.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
5.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
185 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 185 W, which is lower than that of 56.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
250 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 250 W under peak load, which is higher than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
550 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 550 W PSU, which is lower than that of 62.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.3% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
225 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W, which is lower than that of 49.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
250 W
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Size
236.2x 127.5x 41.91 mm
Length
236 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 236 mm long, which is shorter than 79% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
127.5 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 127.5 mm tall, which is taller than 55.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
766 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 766 g, which is lighter than 74.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 4.57x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    8,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 more displays supported
    This graphics card supports more displays than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    5 vs 4
  • 49 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (236 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    236 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 4.08x cheaper
    ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
    £130 vs £530
  • 4.08x cheaper
    ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
    £130 vs £530
  • 2.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB
    the average graphics card
    ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.18 vs 8.000).
    8.18 vs 8
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 4.57x faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    8,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    2 vs 0
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    This graphics card supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more displays supported
    This graphics card supports more displays than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    5 vs 4
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 15.4% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (550 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    550 W vs 650 W
  • 49 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (236 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    236 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 43.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1424 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,424 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    14 nm vs 5 nm
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 34.5% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1257 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,257 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.67 vs 7.2).
    6.67 vs 7.2
  • 43.2% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1424 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,424 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 34.5% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1257 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,257 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 73.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (43.8 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    43.84 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 48.2% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (197.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    197.3 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    32 vs 64
  • 72% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.3 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    6.31 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    144 vs 184
  • 60.6% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (8924 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    8,924 points vs 22,653 points
  • 70.5% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4337 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    4,337 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 94.3% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (527 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    527 points vs 9,166 points
  • 4 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    36 vs 40
  • 79.7% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (2456 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    2,456 points vs 12,074 points
  • 78.8% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6.3 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    6.31 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • 72.5% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.3 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    6.31 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 42.9% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    256 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    2 MB vs 24 MB
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    16 vs 128
  • 2.8x larger process node
    This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (14 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    14 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • 5 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2018 vs 2023).
    July 2018
    2,018 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No XeSS support
    This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3.4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    3.4 vs 8
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older Vulkan version
    This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
    1.3 vs 1.4
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • Older OpenCL version
    This graphics card supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3).
    2.1 vs 3.0
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 75.1% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5700 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    5,700 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 9.9 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (45.3 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    45.3 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    75 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (44 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    44 °C vs 37 °C
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes

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guru3d.com
26/06/2018
Summary of the review
ASRock Phantom Gaming Radeon RX580 8G OC review
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tomshardware.com
17/06/2018
Summary of the review
ASRock Phantom Gaming X Radeon RX580 8G OC Review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB

  • Strong value-to-performance ratio, often priced as one of the most affordable 8GB RX 580 models
  • Silent operation during light tasks as fans completely stop when temperatures are below 50°C
  • Effective 1080p gaming performance, capable of running modern AAA titles at medium to high settings
  • Generous 8GB VRAM helps maintain performance in texture-heavy games and modern titles like Cyberpunk 2077
  • Compatible with various systems due to its standard dual-slot design and single 8-pin power requirement
  • Easy one-click overclocking through ASRock’s provided software

What we don't like about ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB

  • High noise levels under heavy load; fans can become very loud to compensate for the smaller heatsink
  • Temperatures can run higher than competitors (reaching ~75°C to 81°C under stress) due to a basic cooling solution
  • Lacks a backplate and RGB lighting, resulting in a 'budget' aesthetic and less structural protection
  • Aggressive clock throttling out of the box due to conservative power limits, requiring manual adjustment for peak performance
  • Limited overclocking headroom beyond the factory presets compared to higher-end RX 580 variants
  • Reported poor out-of-the-box fan profiles that often require manual tuning by the user

Verdict

The ASRock Phantom Gaming D Radeon RX 580 OC 8GB is a Polaris 20-based graphics card featuring 2304 stream processors and a significant 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. Designed for 1080p gaming, it offers a factory-overclocked boost clock of up to 1370 MHz, which can be further pushed to 1424 MHz via OC Mode using the Phantom Gaming Tweak utility. Main characteristics include a dual-slot, dual-ball bearing fan design for improved longevity and a versatile port selection with three DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.0, and one DVI-D output. Pros include its excellent price-to-performance value, solid 1080p frame rates in modern titles, and silent operation at low loads thanks to its 0dB silent cooling technology. Cons involve its dated 14nm architecture, lack of a backplate or RGB lighting, and high power draw (185W TDP) which can lead to audible fan noise under heavy gaming stress.

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