Description
The Sapphire Nitro RX 580 is a graphics card designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, built on AMD's Polaris architecture. It is available in 4GB and 8GB versions and is known for its price-to-performance ratio, particularly in the used market. The Nitro+ version features Sapphire's Dual-X cooling technology for superior thermal performance.
Features and specifications
According to product listings from retailers like MicroZaib and Proaudio Pakistan, as well as the GPU database from TechPowerUp, the Sapphire Nitro RX 580 and its variations include the following features:
Feature Specification
GPU Polaris 20 XTX
Stream processors 2304
Memory 4GB or 8GB GDDR5
Memory bus 256-bit
Memory clock (8GB) 8000 MHz effective
Boost clock (8GB) Up to 1411 MHz
Interface PCI-Express 3.0
Cooling Dual-X Cooling Technology with two ball-bearing fans
Outputs 1x DVI-D, 2x HDMI 2.0b, 2x DisplayPort 1.4
Recommended PSU 500W or greater
Other features Nitro Glow RGB LED, Quick Connect fan system, Intelligent Fan Control III, metal backplate
Intended performance
Gaming: The card was designed to offer excellent gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p resolutions, and remains a capable card for mid-level gaming.
VR: The Nitro+ RX 580 is advertised as being VR-ready, capable of handling virtual reality experiences.
Technologies: It supports modern gaming APIs such as DirectX 12 and Vulkan, and is compatible with AMD's FreeSync technology to reduce screen tearing.
Buying options
As the RX 580 series is older, it is largely sold on the used market. However, some newer or refurbished stock may still be available through retailers.