Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs GeForce RTX 2050
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the GeForce RTX 2050, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 147.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 RTX 2050
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 RTX 2050
The GeForce RTX 2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,714 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the GeForce RTX 2050 reaches 7,714 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 2050 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2050). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050). Boost clocks: 1284 MHz vs 1710 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,633 | 7,714+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2944+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.259 TFLOPS | 10.07 TFLOPS+91% |
| Boost Clock | 1284 MHz | 1710 MHz+33% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128 | 184+44% |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2.9 MB+480% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2050 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 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2050) — the GeForce RTX 2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+300% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+100% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 8.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP11 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2050's 215W — a 35.6% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 2050). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-30% | 215W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 300W-33% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 50.9+42% | 35.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 2050 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 51.4 (GeForce RTX 2050) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 147.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $150-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-60% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.2+147% | 51.4 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | TU104 |
| Release | October 15 2018 | September 20 2018 |
| Ranking | #334 | #94 |
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