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Radeon RX 580
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $59 (vs $400), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 577% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+577%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($59) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 and GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Radeon RX 580
The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. 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: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.
GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 28 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 705 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 5760 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,811 points. Launch price was $2,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 scores 8,799 and the GeForce GTX TITAN Z reaches 8,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580) vs 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580) vs 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 876 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,799 | 8,811 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5760 ×2+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.175 TFLOPS+22% | 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1340 MHz+53% | 876 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48 ×2+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 240 ×2+67% |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+140% | 240 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon RX 580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580) vs 336 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — a 1213.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — the Radeon RX 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 336 GB/s x2+31% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit x2+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580) vs 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 draws 185W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN Z's 375W — a 67.9% difference. The Radeon RX 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580) vs 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W-51% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-29% | 700W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.6+103% | 23.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $59, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z launched at $2999 and now averages $400. The Radeon RX 580 costs 85.3% less ($341 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) vs 22.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 577.7% better value. The Radeon RX 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-92% | $2999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $59-85% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.1+578% | 22.0 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GK110B |
| Release | April 18 2017 | May 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #301 | #300 |
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