Radeon Pro 580
VS
T1000 8GB

Radeon Pro 580 vs T1000 8GB

AMD

Radeon Pro 580

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS

T1000 8GB

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1395 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 T1000 8GB is on rank 94, 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 T1000 8GB

#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
99%
#50
98%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
96%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
94%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
93%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
91%
#79
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
962%
#94
T1000 8GB
MSRP: $500|Avg: $380
100%
#99
Quadro K620
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
96%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T1000 8GB uses modern memory architecture. The T1000 8GB 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 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T1000 8GB.

InsightRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 155.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+155.9%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)

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 T1000 8GB

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

T1000 8GB

The T1000 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,674 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 and the T1000 8GB reaches 7,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the T1000 8GB uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 896 (T1000 8GB). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1395 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
G3D Mark Score
7,753+1%
7,674
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Turing
Process Node
14 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2304+157%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.53 TFLOPS+121%
2.5 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1395 MHz+16%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
144+157%
56
L1 Cache
576 KB
896 KB+56%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) vs 1 MB (T1000 8GB) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 12.1 (T1000 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
DirectX
12.0
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580) vs NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB).

FeatureRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
Encoder
VCE 3.4
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
UVD 6.3
PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the T1000 8GB's 50W — a 100% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) vs 350W (T1000 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 156mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
TDP
150W
50W-67%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
156mm
Height
0mm
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
51.7
153.5+197%
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the T1000 8GB launched at $500 and now averages $380. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 60.5% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 20.2 (T1000 8GB) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 155.9% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon Pro 580T1000 8GB
MSRP
$500
$500
Avg Price (30d)
$150-61%
$380
Performance per Dollar
51.7+156%
20.2
Codename
Polaris 20
TU117
Release
June 5 2017
May 6 2021
Ranking
#327
#332