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Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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About G3D Mark
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. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is positioned at rank 145 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is on rank 33, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.
GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points. Launch price was $237.11.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) scores 8,000 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) reaches 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1077 MHz vs 1708 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,000 | 8,160+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+80% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.963 TFLOPS+16% | 4.275 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1077 MHz | 1708 MHz+59% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 144+80% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+20% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s+33% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)'s 80W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 80W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 80.0 | 102.0+28% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GP106 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | August 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #338 | #343 |
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