MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC vs GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC and GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.178 GHz+ 1 % and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G operates at a base clock speed of 1.178 GHz+ 1 % and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 610 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC is 150 W, while that of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G is 150 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G

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Top features of MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC

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Higher clock speed

1.178 GHz+ 1 % 1.120 GHz

Around 5% better clock speed
More memory

8 GB 4 GB

50% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT 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 480 AMD Radeon RX 570
GPU Chip	Polaris 10 XT (Ellesmere) Polaris 20 XL (GCN 4)
Execution units	36 32
Shader	2304 2048
Render Output Units	32 32
Texture Units	144 128

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.750 GHz 1.750 GHz
Memory Speed	7 Gbps 7 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	224 GB/s 224 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.120 GHz 1.178 GHz+ 1 %
Boost Clock	1.266 GHz 1.256 GHz+ 1 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT 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	150 W 150 W
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 6-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT 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	2 x 80 mm 2 x 90 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 GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT OC GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a 3x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT 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_0 12
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes
LED	Addressable LED No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT 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	No Decode
VP9	No Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT 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	232 mm 237 mm
Height	116 mm 114 mm
Width	40 mm 42 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 610 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of GIGABYTE Radeon RX 480 WINDFORCE 4G and MSI Radeon RX 570 8GT 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	Q2/2016 Q2/2017
Launch Price	199 $ (Reference) 169 $
Structure size	14 nm 14 nm
Part-no	GV-RX480WF2-4GD --
Documents	data sheet data sheet