Radeon Pro 580X vs GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon Pro 580X
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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 580X is positioned at rank #117 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 580X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $200 for the Radeon Pro 580X, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 36.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 580X and GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon Pro 580X
The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. 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: 7,540 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 580X scores 7,540 and the GeForce RTX 2050 reaches 7,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2050 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,540 | 7,714+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2944+28% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.53 TFLOPS | 10.07 TFLOPS+82% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1710 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 2.9 MB+418% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Pro 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2050 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580X) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580X draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2050's 215W — a 35.6% difference. The Radeon Pro 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 2050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-30% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 50.3+40% | 35.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 2050 costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 offers 36.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 580X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $150-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $150-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.7 | 51.4+36% |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | TU104 |
| Release | March 18 2019 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #339 | #94 |
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