RadeonT Vega 8 vs GeForce GTX 580M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 580M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

347%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

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314%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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314%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

285%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

283%

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GeForce GTX 580M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

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Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

98%

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

98%

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GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

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Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

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GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

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Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

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GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RadeonT Vega 8 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The RadeonT Vega 8 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RadeonT Vega 8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 580M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT Vega 8 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.

RadeonT Vega 8 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 580M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT Vega 8 and GeForce GTX 580M

RadeonT Vega 8

The RadeonT Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,894 points.

GeForce GTX 580M

The GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,878 points.

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Graphics Performance

The RadeonT Vega 8 scores 1,894 and the GeForce GTX 580M reaches 1,878 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GTX 580M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 448 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 580M). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 580M
G3D Mark Score	1,894	1,878
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	448+17%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.702 TFLOPS+79%	0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	28	64+129%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 580M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RadeonT Vega 8 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 580M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 580M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 580M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	RadeonT Vega 8	GeForce GTX 580M
Encoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The RadeonT Vega 8 draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 580M's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The RadeonT Vega 8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 95°C.