GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
VS
Radeon Pro 580

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile vs Radeon Pro 580

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is positioned at rank 316 and the Radeon Pro 580 is on rank 93, so the Radeon Pro 580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600
100%
#306
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
774%
#308
701%
#309
700%
#313
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
636%
#314
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
632%
#316
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#320
GeForce 940A
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
99%
#323
Radeon RX 640
MSRP: $159|Avg: $55
97%
#326
Iris Pro Graphics P580
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
96%
#327
Radeon E8870PCIe
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
96%
#330
Arc Graphics 140T
MSRP: $350|Avg: $300
92%
#331
Radeon 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580

#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
98%
#50
97%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
95%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
93%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
93%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
90%
#78
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
952%
#93
Radeon Pro 580
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
100%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
99%
#99
Quadro K620
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
95%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
95%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 580 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile and Radeon Pro 580

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile scores 7,717 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 1477 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
G3D Mark Score
7,717
7,753
Architecture
Ampere
GCN 4.0
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2048
2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.05 TFLOPS+9%
5.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1477 MHz+23%
1200 MHz
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
64
144+125%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+346%
0.56 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro 580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
DirectX
12.2+2%
12.0
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
VCE 3.4
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
UVD 6.3
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile draws 45W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
TDP
45W-70%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
171.5+232%
51.7
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2050 MobileRadeon Pro 580
MSRP
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
GA107
Polaris 20
Release
December 17 2021
June 5 2017
Ranking
#349
#327