Radeon Pro 580X vs GeForce RTX 2060
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
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 87.2% 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 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-87.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+87.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 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 $200 for the Radeon Pro 580X, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 212% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+212%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 580X and GeForce RTX 2060
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 580X scores 7,540 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 87.2%. The Radeon Pro 580X 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 580X) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,540 | 14,114+87% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro 580X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X) 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 580X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate (12_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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 580X draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon Pro 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580X) 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 580X | 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 | 50.3 | 88.2+75% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 40% less ($80 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 211.9% better value.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580X | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600 | $349-42% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $120-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.7 | 117.6+212% |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | TU106 |
| Release | March 18 2019 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #339 | #168 |
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