GeForce RTX 2050 vs Radeon RX 580 2048SP
GeForce RTX 2050
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the GeForce RTX 2050, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 147.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 and Radeon RX 580 2048SP
GeForce RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2050 scores 7,714 and the Radeon RX 580 2048SP reaches 7,633 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2050 is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1284 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,714+1% | 7,633 |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2944+44% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.07 TFLOPS+91% | 5.259 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+33% | 1284 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+44% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 2.9 MB+480% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2050 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2050 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 224 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP11 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2050 draws 215W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 35.6% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 215W | 150W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-33% | 450W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.9 | 50.9+42% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) vs 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 147.5% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2050 | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-34% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $60-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.4 | 127.2+147% |
| Codename | TU104 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | September 20 2018 | October 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #94 | #334 |
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