Radeon RX 580X
VS
Quadro T2000

Radeon RX 580X vs Quadro T2000

AMD

Radeon RX 580X

2018Core: 1257 MHzBoost: 1340 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro T2000

2010Core: 625 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro T2000

#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
99%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
97%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
90%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
85%
#110
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1218%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
100%
#130
FirePro D300
MSRP: $500|Avg: $20
94%
#131
Radeon Pro WX 3200
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
92%
#132
Radeon Pro WX 5100
MSRP: $499|Avg: $120
91%
#134
Quadro P2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
88%
#135
Quadro P3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
88%
#136
Quadro P3000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $80
88%
#139
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $120
82%
#140
Radeon Pro V520
MSRP: $800|Avg: $300
82%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 580X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro T2000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 Quadro T2000.

InsightRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $75 for the Quadro T2000, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 28.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+28.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($60)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)

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 580X and Quadro T2000

AMD

Radeon RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. 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: 7,495 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro T2000

The Quadro T2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 24 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 62W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,279 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 and the Quadro T2000 reaches 7,279 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro T2000 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 192 (Quadro T2000). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 0.48 TFLOPS (Quadro T2000).

FeatureRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
G3D Mark Score
7,495+3%
7,279
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Fermi
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2304+1100%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.175 TFLOPS+1186%
0.48 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
144+350%
32
L1 Cache
576 KB+125%
256 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T2000 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580X) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro T2000) — the Radeon RX 580X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.1 (Quadro T2000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
DirectX
12 (FL 12_0)
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro T2000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro T2000).

FeatureRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
Encoder
VCE 3.4
NVENC 7.0
Decoder
UVD 6.3
PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the Quadro T2000's 62W — a 99.6% difference. The Quadro T2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (Quadro T2000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
TDP
185W
62W-66%
Recommended PSU
500W
350W-30%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
241mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
40.5
117.4+190%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Quadro T2000 launched at $600 and now averages $75. The Radeon RX 580X costs 20% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 97.1 (Quadro T2000) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 28.6% better value. The Radeon RX 580X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon RX 580XQuadro T2000
MSRP
$229-62%
$600
Avg Price (30d)
$60-20%
$75
Performance per Dollar
124.9+29%
97.1
Codename
Polaris 20
GF106
Release
April 11 2018
December 24 2010
Ranking
#337
#902