Radeon RX 560X (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 580
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
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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 RX 560X (móvel) is positioned at rank #18 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 RX 560X (móvel)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 560X (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 Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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. Priced at $30 versus $55 for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel), it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 77% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+77%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560X (móvel) and GeForce GTX 580
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) scores 4,800 and the GeForce GTX 580 reaches 4,634 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560X (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 560X (móvel)) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 580). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,800+4% | 4,634 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.611 TFLOPS+65% | 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X (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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 560X (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. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 580) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 192 GB/s+71% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 580's 244W — a 115.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X (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 | 73.8+288% | 19.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 580 costs 45.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) vs 154.5 (GeForce GTX 580) — the GeForce GTX 580 offers 77% better value. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon RX 560X (móvel) | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-89% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $55 | $30-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.3 | 154.5+77% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GF110 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | November 9 2010 |
| Ranking | #483 | #458 |
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