Radeon RX 580X vs RadeonT 780M

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 RadeonT 780M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

97%

#132

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

306%

#134

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

277%

#135

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

277%

#139

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#140

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

250%

#142

RadeonT 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

98%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The RadeonT 780M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 580X 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 5.6% 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 RadeonT 780M.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	RadeonT 780M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 580X 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.

Radeon RX 580X Benchmark Check

RadeonT 780M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580X and RadeonT 780M

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.

RadeonT 780M

The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 versus the RadeonT 780M's 7,098 — the Radeon RX 580X leads by 5.6%. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the RadeonT 780M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 768 (RadeonT 780M). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	RadeonT 780M
G3D Mark Score	7,495+6%	7,098
Architecture	GCN 4.0	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2304+200%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.175 TFLOPS	8.909 TFLOPS+44%
Boost Clock	1340 MHz	2900 MHz+116%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	144+200%	48
L1 Cache	576 KB+125%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	RadeonT 780M
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	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT 780M has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	RadeonT 780M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.2 (RadeonT 780M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	RadeonT 780M
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12.2+2%
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 VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	RadeonT 780M
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCN 4.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the RadeonT 780M's 15W — a 170% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (RadeonT 780M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.