GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 580
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is quite a bit faster than the Radeon RX 580 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q has 13% more compute power.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q fills pixels 104% faster.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q maps textures 13% faster.
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q moves data 25% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 580?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q. It's 156% faster than the Radeon RX 580 on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q than Radeon RX 580?expand_more
156% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 580?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q and Radeon RX 580?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q scores 23/100, Radeon RX 580 scores 9/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 580 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q or Radeon RX 580?expand_more
The GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q and Radeon RX 580?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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