Radeon RX 580 2048SP vs GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 156.1% 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 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-156.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+156.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| 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 $299 for the GeForce RTX 4060, it costs 80% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 94.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+94.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299) |
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 4060
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 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 156.1%. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1284 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,633 | 19,548+156% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.259 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+187% |
| Boost Clock | 1284 MHz | 2460 MHz+92% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 24 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| 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 4060 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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 21.4% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 272 GB/s+21% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 24 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 115W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-18% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 240mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 73°C-3% |
| Perf/Watt | 50.9 | 170.0+234% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 79.9% less ($239 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 94.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 2048SP | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-23% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-80% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.2+94% | 65.4 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | AD107 |
| Release | October 15 2018 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #334 | #84 |
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