ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 vs MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC differences in specs

Comparison of ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 operates at a base clock speed of 1.257 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.257 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 is 185 W, while that of the MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC is 185 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) AMD Radeon RX 580
GPU Chip	Polaris 20 XT (GCN 4) Polaris 20 XT
Execution units	36 36
Shader	2304 2304
Render Output Units	32 32
Texture Units	144 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps 2 GHz
Memory Bandwith	256 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.257 GHz 1.257 GHz
Boost Clock	1.360 GHz+ 1 % 1.366 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.340 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	185 W 185 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Fan 1	3 x 90 mm 2 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	2x HDMI v2.0b 2x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	2x DP v1.4 2x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	Addressable LED No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	298 mm 269 mm
Height	134 mm 125 mm
Width	52 mm 38 mm
Width (Slots)	3 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor 8G OC, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q2/2018 Q3/2019
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Part-no	AREZ-STRIX-RX580-8G-GAMING --
Documents	-- data sheet