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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. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is positioned at rank #145 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX590 GME uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX590 GME likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX590 GME is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). 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) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $115 for the Radeon RX590 GME, it costs 43% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 69.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($115) |
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 (móvel) and Radeon RX590 GME
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.
Radeon RX590 GME
The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) scores 8,000 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1077 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,000 | 8,349+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.963 TFLOPS | 7.119 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 1077 MHz | 1545 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 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 (móvel)) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 54.5% difference. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-43% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 80.0+68% | 47.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 and now averages $115. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) costs 43.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers 69.6% better value. The Radeon RX590 GME is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $173-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-43% | $115 |
| Performance per Dollar | 123.1+70% | 72.6 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #338 | #285 |
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