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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 185 W

MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.8

Performance

24.0%

4.3

Memory

12.0%

7.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.9

Design

4.0%

7.2

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    10.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    15.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.6
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.7

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.8

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8G is an enthusiast-level graphics card built on the 14nm Polaris 20 XTX architecture, featuring 2,304 stream processors and 8GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus. It offers three performance profiles, reaching a boost clock of 1393 MHz in OC mode with a memory speed of 8100 MHz, and includes a premium Twin Frozr VI cooling system with Torx 2.0 fans and Zero Frozr technology for silent operation under low loads. Main pros include its robust 1080p gaming performance, high-quality build with a solid metal backplate, and customizable RGB lighting via the MSI Gaming App. However, its notable cons include a high power consumption rated at 185W TDP, requiring an 8-pin power connector, and its significant physical size which may challenge smaller PC cases.

Technical Specifications of MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

?

Power & Cooling

11.0%

?

Platform & Features

5.0%

?

Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.7
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a technical score of 4.65 points, which is lower than that of 82% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.2
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 75.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

6.36 TFLOPS
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X delivers 6.36 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 86.2% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

8 GB
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 57.6% of graphics cards and equal to 25.1% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR5
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

256 bit
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 49.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 36.1% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

256 GB/s
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X reaches 256 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 80.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

3.0
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports PCIe 3.0, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x16
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 31.5% of graphics cards and equal to 68.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.3
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports Vulkan 1.3, which is older than on 73.5% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

2
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X offers 2 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 10.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

1.4
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 77.3% of graphics cards and equal to 16.2% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

8.1 Gbps
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

185 W
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a TDP of 185 W, which is lower than that of 56.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

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Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

500 W
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X recommends a 500 W PSU, which is lower than that of 76.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 9.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

276 mm
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X is 276 mm long, which is shorter than 55.7% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

140 mm
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X is 140 mm tall, which is taller than 76.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.6% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X vs the average graphics card

  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.500 W vs 650 W
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X is cheaper than the average graphics card (£130 vs £530).£130 vs £530
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFire multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you still run legacy multi-GPU gaming or rendering workflows.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Supports multi-GPU linking
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports multi-GPU linking, the average graphics card does not.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 23.1% lower PSU requirement
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (500 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.

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  • 44.3% lower boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,393 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 34.5% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,257 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 73.3% lower pixel rate
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (44.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 47.3% lower texture rate
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (198.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 72.2% lower FP32 performance
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 4 fewer compute units
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 72.5% lower compute throughput
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2,048 fewer FP32 units
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,304 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 42.9% lower memory bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.
  • 93.8% smaller L2 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 87.5% smaller L1 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (16 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.
  • No ray tracing
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No XeSS support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Older encoder generation
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • Older OpenCL version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 74% fewer transistors
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,700 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older shader model
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 6 dB noisier under load
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41 dB vs 35 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35 dB.
  • 5 °C higher load temperature
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (72 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 13 mm higher card profile
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 44.3% lower boost clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,393 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,393 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1393 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.8x larger process node
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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
  • 34.5% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,257 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,257 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1257 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 73.3% lower pixel rate
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (44.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (44.2 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.44.16 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    What it is: Effective memory data rate combining clock and bus width
    When it matters: When you compare how quickly each card can push data through its memory subsystem.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.8000 MHz vs 19000 MHz
  • No ray tracing
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Hardware support for real-time ray tracing effects
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows and want to avoid buying a card that only handles traditional raster graphics well.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • 47.3% lower texture rate
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (198.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (198.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.198.7 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X?

  • Excellent 1080p gaming performance for modern titles and budget builds
  • Generous 8GB VRAM provides headroom for high-resolution textures
  • Effective Twin Frozr VI cooling system keeps temperatures low under load
  • Very quiet operation with fans that can remain idle during light use
  • Solid build quality featuring a sturdy backplate and attractive RGB LED design
  • Great value for money, especially in the used or refurbished market
  • Good overclocking and undervolting potential for enthusiast users
  • Supports AMD FreeSync for smooth, tear-free gameplay

What customers dislike about MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X?

  • High power consumption compared to modern efficient alternatives
  • Large physical size may not fit in smaller or compact computer cases
  • Requires an 8-pin power connector, which may necessitate a PSU upgrade for some
  • Official AMD driver development for the Polaris architecture has largely ceased
  • Can run hot in cases with poor airflow or without manual fan curve adjustment
  • Occasional software glitches with MSI's gaming apps or initial driver setup
  • Lacks support for modern technologies like hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing

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gamersnexus.net
18/04/2017
MSI RX 580 Gaming X Review vs. GTX 1060 SSC

The MSI RX 580 Gaming X is a mid-cycle Polaris refresh that acts as a factory-overclocked RX 480 with enhanced power tuning and additional voltage headroom. In real-world gaming benchmarks, it trades blows evenly with its direct price competitor, the EVGA GTX 1060 SSC, depending heavily on the API utilized. The RX 580 shines in Vulkan and DirectX 12 titles like DOOM and Sniper Elite...Read more

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guru3d.com
18/04/2017
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X review - www.guru3d.com

The MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8GB is a factory-overclocked mainstream graphics card that targets smooth gameplay in 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Built on a refined 3rd-generation 14nm process (Polaris 20), this refreshed GPU delivers increased stability and clock speeds compared to its predecessor, the RX 480. MSI pushes performance further out of the box with a factory tweak up to...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
18/04/2017
Polaris neu aufgelegt: AMD Radeon RX 580 und RX 570 im Test

The AMD Radeon RX 580 and RX 570 launch represents a "Polaris Refined" refresh based on an improved 14nm low-power performance process (14LPP+) engineered by Samsung and manufactured via GlobalFoundries. While the underlying architecture remains identical to the previous generation, this manufacturing refinement allows both cards to achieve higher base and boost clock speeds out of...Read more

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gpu-monkey.com
23/05/2025
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8G Comparaison de benchmark et de GPU

The MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8G review outlines a graphics card engineered for mainstream gaming, offering a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1.393 GHz and an 8 GB GDDR5 memory profile operating across a 256-bit interface. Synthesized benchmark data indicates reliable, entry-level gameplay at 1080p, pulling an average of 86 frames per second in Battlefield 5. The card provides...Read more

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hardware.fr
28/04/2017
Les Radeon RX 580 et RX 570 d'Asus, MSI et Sapphire en test : Polaris acte 2

The Hardware.fr review of the AMD Polaris-based Sapphire RX 580 Nitro+, MSI RX 580 Gaming X, and Asus RX 570 Strix OC reveals that cooler redesigns play a critical role in handling the increased power consumption of this hardware generation. A major pro shared across all three graphics cards is their complete silence at idle, as all manufacturers successfully integrated a fan-stop...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
21/04/2026
La nuova fascia media di AMD: Radeon RX 580 e Radeon RX 570 If you are looking to dig into the benchmarks or compare its historic performance, let me...

summary of the review: This 2017 review evaluates AMD’s refreshed mid-range Polaris-based graphics cards, specifically focusing on the MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8G, the Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 Limited Edition, and the Asus ROG Strix RX 570 OC. The MSI variant features a dual-fan cooling system, 8GB of GDDR5 memory, and three distinct operating profiles, achieving an factory...Read more

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hardware.info
07/08/2018
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 OC review: geen Gaming meer voor AMD (Stroomverbruik testvergelijking met RX 580 Gaming X) If you need help analyzing or summ...

The Hardware Info review analyzes the MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 OC 8GB, a graphics card featuring a core clock speed of 1380 MHz and 8192 MB of VRAM. The "Mech 2" series represents MSI's transition away from using their traditional "Gaming" branding for AMD-based graphics cards. Performance and power tracking reveal that the Mech 2 is built upon the exact same internal printed...Read more

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