Radeon RX 560 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 580

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 RX 560 (móvel) is positioned at rank #86 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 RX 560 (móvel)

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#76

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

239%

#78

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

217%

#79

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

216%

#83

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#84

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

195%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

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 Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 560 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 580
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 71.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 580
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+71.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon RX 560 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 580

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points. Launch price was $99.99.

GeForce GTX 580

The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) scores 4,500 and the GeForce GTX 580 reaches 4,634 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 580 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 580). Raw compute: 2.462 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580).

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 580
G3D Mark Score	4,500	4,634+3%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1024+100%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.462 TFLOPS+56%	1.581 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 580
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) — the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 580
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	3 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 580's 244W — a 115.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 580
TDP	65W-73%	244W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85 C
Perf/Watt	69.2+264%	19.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 580 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 90.0 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 154.5 (GeForce GTX 580) — the GeForce GTX 580 offers 71.7% better value. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).