Radeon Pro 580X
VS
Radeon RX 580X

Radeon Pro 580X vs Radeon RX 580X

AMD

Radeon Pro 580X

2019Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 580X

2018Core: 1257 MHzBoost: 1340 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. 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.

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 580X

#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
99%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
98%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
96%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
94%
#102
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1175%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
100%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
100%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
100%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
98%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
96%
#130
FirePro D300
MSRP: $500|Avg: $20
91%
#131
Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
88%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
88%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580X.

InsightRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $200 for the Radeon Pro 580X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 231.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+231.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)
More affordable ($60)

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 Radeon RX 580X

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 580X scores 7,540 and the Radeon RX 580X reaches 7,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
G3D Mark Score
7,540
7,495
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.53 TFLOPS
6.175 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1340 MHz+12%
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
144
144
L1 Cache
576 KB
576 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
DirectX
12.0
12 (FL 12_0)
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 580X) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).

FeatureRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
Encoder
VCE 3.4
VCE 3.4
Decoder
UVD 6.3
UVD 6.3
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 580X draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon Pro 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
TDP
150W-19%
185W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
241mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
50.3+24%
40.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580X costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) vs 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 231.3% better value. The Radeon Pro 580X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureRadeon Pro 580XRadeon RX 580X
MSRP
$600
$229-62%
Avg Price (30d)
$200
$60-70%
Performance per Dollar
37.7
124.9+231%
Codename
Polaris 20
Polaris 20
Release
March 18 2019
April 11 2018
Ranking
#339
#337