Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

100%

#306

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

774%

#308

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

701%

#309

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

700%

#313

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

636%

#314

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

632%

#316

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

99%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

97%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

92%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 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 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 2048SP and GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

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 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile reaches 7,717 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 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1284 MHz vs 1477 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	7,633	7,717+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.259 TFLOPS	6.05 TFLOPS+15%
Boost Clock	1284 MHz	1477 MHz+15%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	2.5 MB+400%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile 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 Mobile) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). 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 Mobile
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
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 RX 580 2048SP) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). 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 Mobile).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.