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

Comparison of ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 and ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G 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 ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G 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 ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G 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 Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 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 AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU)
GPU Chip	Polaris 20 XT Polaris 20 XT (GCN 4)
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 Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 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	2 GHz 8 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	256 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 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	1.380 GHz+ 3 % 1.360 GHz+ 1 %
Avg (Game) Clock	1.340 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 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 Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580, 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
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	3 x 90 mm 3 x 90 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 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 Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 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	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting Addressable LED

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580. 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
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 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	242 mm 298 mm
Height	129 mm 134 mm
Width	38 mm 52 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 3 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ASUS Dual Radeon RX 580 OC 8G and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580, 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	Q4/2017 Q2/2018
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Part-no	DUAL-RX580-O8G AREZ-STRIX-RX580-8G-GAMING
Documents	data sheet --