Radeon Pro 580
VS
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

Radeon Pro 580 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

AMD

Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 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 Radeon Pro 580 is positioned at rank 93 and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is on rank 316, 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 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 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%
#321
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 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.

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

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.

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.

Graphics Performance

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

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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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