Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs Radeon Pro 580X
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 580X.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $200 for the Radeon Pro 580X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 237.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+237.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 Radeon Pro 580X
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.
Radeon Pro 580X
The Radeon Pro 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 18 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the Radeon Pro 580X reaches 7,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580X). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580X). Boost clocks: 1284 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,633+1% | 7,540 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2304+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.259 TFLOPS | 5.53 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 1284 MHz+7% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 144+13% |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 576 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 580X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| 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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580X). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580X).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 580X's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 50.9+1% | 50.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon Pro 580X launched at $600 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 37.7 (Radeon Pro 580X) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 237.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 580X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | Radeon Pro 580X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-62% | $600 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-70% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.2+237% | 37.7 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | October 15 2018 | March 18 2019 |
| Ranking | #334 | #339 |
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