
Radeon Pro 580 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

Radeon Pro 580
Popular choices:

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Popular choices:
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce 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) |
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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce 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% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GA107 |
| Release | June 5 2017 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #327 | #349 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
















