Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs Radeon RX 6500

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

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GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

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Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

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Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

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GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

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GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is significantly newer (2018 vs 0). 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 Radeon RX 6500 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 0.3% 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 Radeon RX 6500.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Legacy (Standard Node)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the Radeon RX 6500, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 150.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+150.8%)	❌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.

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 2048SP and Radeon RX 6500

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 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	7,633	7,610

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
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 6500 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 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500) — a 55.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 2048SP. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+300%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+56%	144 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	VCE 3.4	None
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 580 2048SP	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	450W	400W-11%
Power Connector	8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	172mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	50.9	101.5+99%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 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 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 150.9% better value.