
Radeon RX 580X vs T1000

Radeon RX 580X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar T1000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The T1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $382 for the T1000, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 523.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+523.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($382) |
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 T1000

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.

T1000
The T1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1395 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,649 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 and the T1000 reaches 7,649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the T1000 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 896 (T1000). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1395 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,495 | 7,649+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+157% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.175 TFLOPS+147% | 2.5 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1340 MHz | 1395 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+157% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 896 KB+56% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the T1000 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580X) vs 1 MB (T1000) — the Radeon RX 580X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.1 (T1000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_0) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs NVENC 7.0 (T1000). 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 (T1000).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the T1000's 50W — a 114.9% difference. The T1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (T1000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 156mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.5 | 153.0+278% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the T1000 launched at $350 and now averages $382. The Radeon RX 580X costs 84.3% less ($322 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 20.0 (T1000) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 524.5% better value. The T1000 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580X | T1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-35% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-84% | $382 |
| Performance per Dollar | 124.9+525% | 20.0 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | TU117 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | May 6 2021 |
| Ranking | #337 | #333 |
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