Radeon Pro 580 vs GeForce RTX 2060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro 580

150

7,753

0.0%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

14,114

+82.0%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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. The Radeon Pro 580 is positioned at rank #93 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 82% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 580.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-82%)	✅Leading raw performance (+82%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $150 for the Radeon Pro 580, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 127.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+127.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($120)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580 and GeForce RTX 2060

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 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 82%. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	7,753	14,114+82%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+20%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.53 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1200 MHz	1680 MHz+40%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	144+20%	120
L1 Cache	0.56 MB	1.9 MB+239%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
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)

The Radeon Pro 580 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.0	12 Ultimate (12_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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

Feature	Radeon Pro 580	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	72-15%
Perf/Watt	51.7	88.2+71%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 127.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).