Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs Radeon RX 580X

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 Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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 RX 580X.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 580X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 580X.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 580X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Radeon RX 580X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 2048SP and Radeon RX 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 RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the Radeon RX 580X reaches 7,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1284 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 580X
G3D Mark Score	7,633+2%	7,495
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.259 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1284 MHz	1340 MHz+4%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	144+13%
L1 Cache	512 KB	576 KB+13%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 580X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580X) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 580X
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 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 RX 580X
DirectX	12	12 (FL 12_0)
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 580X
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 3.4
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 20.9% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 580X
TDP	150W-19%	185W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	241mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	50.9+26%	40.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 and now averages $60. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 1.8% better value.