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  • Avg. price: ~£250
  • VRAM: 8 GB
  • Memory bus width: 256 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 185 W

PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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%

8.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.0

Platform & Features

5.0%

6.8

Design

4.0%

7.8

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 PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is a high-performance 8GB GDDR5 graphics card featuring the refined 14nm Polaris 20 architecture with 2,304 stream processors and a 256-bit memory interface. As a cherry-picked 'Golden Sample' edition, it delivers a factory-overclocked boost clock of 1425 MHz in Ultra OC mode and 1411 MHz in Silent mode, supported by a beefy 2.5-slot cooling solution with two 100mm dual ball-bearing fans and five nickel-plated heat pipes. Main pros include its superior out-of-the-box performance compared to standard RX 580s, an efficient 'Mute Fan Technology' that offers silent operation under low loads, and a durable 1.5mm metal backplate for structural rigidity. Notable cons include its high power requirements, necessitating both 6-pin and 8-pin connectors and a recommended 600W power supply, alongside its bulky physical footprint that may limit compatibility in smaller PC cases.

Technical Specifications of PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample

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%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

?

Connectivity & Media

4.7
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a technical score of 4.71 points, which is lower than that of 81.1% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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%

9.2

Price

6.1
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 79.1% 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

6.566 TFLOPS
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample delivers 6.566 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 85.3% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

GDDR5
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

4.5
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports OpenGL 4.5, which is older than on 95.2% of graphics cards and equal to 3.3% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

3
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

5.4 Gbps
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to 8% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

185 W
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample draws 185 W under peak load, which is lower than 57.3% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% 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

600 W
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% 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
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a board power limit of 185 W, which is lower than that of 59.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% 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

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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

255 mm
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is 255 mm long, which is shorter than 65.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.5% 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

157 mm
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is 157 mm tall, which is taller than 98.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.1% 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

2.5 slot/s
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is wider than 53.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 11.7% 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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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample vs the average graphics card

  • Includes dual BIOS
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Includes dual BIOS for redundancy or overclocking profiles
    When it matters: When you want a safer recovery path after tweaking fan curves or overclock settings, or you need separate quiet and performance profiles.

    Importance: LOW

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 30.37 mm shorter card length
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is shorter than the average graphics card (255 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is shorter than the average graphics card (255 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.255 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • Better FP64 ratio
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).1:16 vs 1:64
  • 2.12x cheaper
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is cheaper than the average graphics card (£250 vs £530).
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is cheaper than the average graphics card (£250 vs £530).£250 vs £530
  • 1 more monitors per output type
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports more monitors per output type than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
    What it is: Maximum number of monitors supported per connector type
    When it matters: When you are planning how many screens each connector type can realistically drive.

    Importance: LOW

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports more monitors per output type than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.5 vs 4
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.600 W vs 650 W
  • Better FP64 ratio
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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.
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 1 more monitors per output type
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports more monitors per output type than the average graphics card (5 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample includes dual BIOS, the average graphics card does not.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 30.37 mm shorter card length
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is shorter than the average graphics card (255 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 43% lower boost clock speed
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,425 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 34.5% lower base clock speed
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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.
  • 45.5% lower texture rate
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (205.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 71.3% lower FP32 performance
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 4 fewer compute units
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (36 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 71.6% lower compute throughput
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (6.6 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 2,048 fewer FP32 units
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4.0).
  • 6 older
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,017 vs 2,023).
  • No mesh shaders
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.3 vs 1.4).
  • Worse SAM support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older OpenCL version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older OpenCL version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 3.0).
  • No sampler feedback
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • Older OpenGL version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older OpenGL version than the average graphics card (4.5 vs 4.6).
  • 74% fewer transistors
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
  • No AV1 encoding
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No AV1 decoding
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
  • Older HDMI version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • 1 fewer fans
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 30 mm higher card profile
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample is taller than the average graphics card (157 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • No RGB lighting
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 0.5 slot/s wider design
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample occupies more slots than the average graphics card (2.5 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
  • 43% lower boost clock speed
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,425 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,425 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.1425 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 2.8x larger process node
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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 DLSS support
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample 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
  • 45.5% lower texture rate
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (205.2 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

    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (205.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.205.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample?

  • High factory overclock (1425 MHz boost) provided by 'cherry-picked' binned GPUs
  • Excellent 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance for its generation
  • Premium build quality featuring a solid metal shroud and reinforced backplate
  • Effective dual-fan 'Mute Fan Technology' that stays silent below 60°C
  • Dual BIOS switch allows for toggling between 'Ultra OC' and 'Silent' modes
  • Shorter card length (approx. 240mm) improves compatibility with many computer cases
  • Strong value for money compared to contemporary rivals like the GTX 1060

What customers dislike about PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 580 Golden Sample?

  • High power consumption, requiring at least a 600W power supply and 6+8 pin connectors
  • Large physical footprint that occupies 2.5 to 3 expansion slots due to the thick heatsink
  • Can run quite hot and loud under heavy load, especially in 'Ultra OC' mode
  • Reports of significant coil whine in some units
  • Poor customer service and a difficult RMA process reported by some users
  • LED lighting is limited to red only and is not programmable via software
  • Widely considered 'ancient' or outdated for modern AAA titles as of 2024-2026

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willwork4games.net
21/04/2018
PowerColor Radeon RX 580 Red Devil Golden Sample Review If you are looking for specific benchmark metrics (like temperatures, power consumption, or sp...

The PowerColor Radeon RX 580 Red Devil Golden Sample is a highly capable mid-range graphics card that balances performance and build quality between the NVIDIA GTX 1060 and GTX 1070. Built on AMD’s 14nm process Polaris architecture, the card features an 1425MHz core clock, 8GB of GDDR5 memory, and dual BIOS options for Ultra or Silent overclocking. In synthetic benchmarks like...Read more

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vortez.net
24/04/2017
PowerColor Red Devil Golden Sample RX 580 Review - Vortez

The Vortez review highlights the PowerColor Red Devil Golden Sample RX 580 as a premium, highly customized graphics card designed to deliver top-tier performance for mid-range gaming. Priced at £269 GBP / $269 USD, it improves upon the standard model by utilizing cherry-picked GPUs that enable massive factory overclocks. Operating on dual BIOS settings, it can reach an aggressive...Read more

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guru3d.com
18/05/2017
PowerColor Radeon RX 580 Red Devil review - Guru3D

The PowerColor Radeon RX 580 Red Devil Golden Sample 8GB is a mainstream graphics card based on the refined 14nm Polaris 20 (XTX) architecture, designed primarily for smooth gaming performance in the 1080p and 1440p resolution ranges. Built using AMD's 3rd generation 14nm process, this refreshed GPU features 2,304 shader processors and exhibits less power leakage than previous...Read more

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gamestar.de
24/05/2017
RX 580 Red Devil vs. Golden Sample im Vergleich - GameStar Would you like to find more German forum discussions regarding owner experiences with this...

The PowerColor RX 580 Red Devil and its premium counterpart, the Golden Sample (GS), both utilize AMD’s Polaris 20 architecture and offer a solid 8.0 GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit interface. The primary difference lies in their hardware configuration: the standard Red Devil uses the Polaris 20 XTX chip clocked at a 1,380 MHz boost, while the Golden Sample utilizes a...Read more

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gamestar.de
24/05/2017
RX 580 Red Devil vs. Golden Sample im Vergleich - GameStar

In the GameStar review, editor Christoph Liedtke provides a direct head-to-head comparison between the standard PowerColor Radeon RX 580 Red Devil (priced at €280) and the slightly more expensive Radeon RX 580 Red Devil Golden Sample (priced at €300). Both graphics cards boast a high-quality build finish, a shorter and more case-friendly length of 25.5 cm, custom red side-logo...Read more

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