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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 this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0

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%

5.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.0

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

2.8

Performance

24.0%

4.9

Memory

12.0%

8.6

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.9

Design

4.0%

8.0

Connectivity & Media

Good
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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%

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Popularity

  • 3.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.0
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.8

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    4.9

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    7.6

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £130

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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 graphics card MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X

Technical Score

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 components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.0
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a technical score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 82.7% 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 57.7% 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%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.5
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 77.6% 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

4,450 points
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X scores 4,450 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 87.7% of graphics cards.
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

0 points
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
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

8,799 points
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X scores 8,799 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 87.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

3,889 points
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X scores 3,889 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 87% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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 83.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% 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 57.5% 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

GDDR5
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
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 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.9% 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 80.2% 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 77.7% 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 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% 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

12
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
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 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 15.7% 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 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% 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 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% 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

7680x4320
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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
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 79.1% of graphics cards and equal to 9.5% 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

1.4a
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports DisplayPort 1.4a, which is more advanced than on 19.5% of graphics cards and equal to 47.1% 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

1.4 Gbps
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports DisplayPort link rates up to 1.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 96.4% of graphics cards and equal to 3.7% 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 56.4% 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

210 W
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X draws 210 W under peak load, which is lower than 53.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 8.9% 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

185 W
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a board power limit of 185 W, which is lower than that of 60.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.5% of graphics cards.
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

185 W
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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

276 x 140 x 42 mm
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X measures 276x140x 42 mm, which is more compact than 63.4% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.4% of graphics cards.
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 55.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.7% 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 79.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 5.5% 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 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% 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

978 g
MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X weighs 978 g, which is lighter than 57.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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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
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.
    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

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2000 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 (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.
    What it is: Maximum number of GPUs supported in a multi-GPU setup
    When it matters: When you are planning a rendering or compute setup with more than one card.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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
    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
  • 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).
    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
  • 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 (2000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 2 more GPUs supported
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.
  • 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.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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.
  • More compact card size
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X is more compact than the average graphics card (276x140x 42 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 44.4% 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 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • No CUDA support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.2% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,340 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 72.9% lower pixel rate
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (44.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 47.9% lower texture rate
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (198.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 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.
  • 71.8% lower FP32 performance
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 61.2% lower PassMark score
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (8,799 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 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.
  • 69.7% lower gaming score
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4,450 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 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.
  • 67.8% lower compute score
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (3,889 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 79.2% lower FP16 performance
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6.2 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 72.3% lower compute throughput
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.4 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 91.7% smaller L2 cache
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (2 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 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 DLSS support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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 (2017 vs 2023).
    April 2017
  • No mesh shaders
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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.
  • Worse SAM support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • 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 DirectX version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • 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.
  • 75.1% fewer transistors
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (5,700 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 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.
  • No AV1 decoding
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support AV1 decoding, 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.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • Older HDMI version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Narrower encode codec support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
  • Older HDCP version
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 93% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (1.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
  • 1 fewer fans
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 5.6 dB noisier under load
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (41 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 15 mm higher card profile
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X is taller than the average graphics card (140 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
  • 44.4% 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 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 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 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.1393 MHz vs 2505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 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
    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
  • No CUDA support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 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.
    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

    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.8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 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
  • No DLSS support
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 30.2% lower base clock speed
    MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,340 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 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 (1,340 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.1340 MHz vs 1920 MHz
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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
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MSI RX 580 Gaming X Review vs. GTX 1060 SSC
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guru3d.com
18/04/2017
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MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X review - www.guru3d.com
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hardwareluxx.de
18/04/2017
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Polaris neu aufgelegt: AMD Radeon RX 580 und RX 570 im Test
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gpu-monkey.com
23/05/2025
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MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming X 8G Comparaison de benchmark et de GPU
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hardware.fr
28/04/2017
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Les Radeon RX 580 et RX 570 d'Asus, MSI et Sapphire en test : Polaris acte 2
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hwupgrade.it
21/04/2026
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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...
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hardware.info
07/08/2018
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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...
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