Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX 580 2048SP likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $77 for the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, it costs 22% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 30.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($77) |
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 580 2048SP and GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 9 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 928 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,525 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti reaches 7,525 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 1.425 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,633+1% | 7,525 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.259 TFLOPS+269% | 1.425 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+700% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580 2048SP comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+17% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs NVENC 6 (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 6 (Volta) |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 4 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti's 50W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 0W (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | None |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 50.9 | 150.5+196% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 1650 Ti launched at $150 and now averages $77. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 22.1% less ($17 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 97.7 (GeForce GTX 1650 Ti) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 30.2% better value. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce GTX 1650 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $150-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-22% | $77 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.2+30% | 97.7 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GK106 |
| Release | October 15 2018 | October 9 2012 |
| Ranking | #334 | #633 |
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