GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs Radeon RX 580 2048SP

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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

111%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

110%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

110%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

110%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

109%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

109%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

107%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

105%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

104%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

104%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

104%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

103%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

102%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

101%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

101%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

100%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

98%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

98%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

96%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

95%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

94%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

93%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

92%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

92%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

91%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

91%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

90%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

89%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 313.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+313.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-313.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 90% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 137.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+137.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Radeon RX 580 2048SP

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 7,633 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 313.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1284 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
G3D Mark Score	31,578+314%	7,633
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	7680+275%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+662%	5.259 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+103%	1284 MHz
ROPs	80+150%	32
TMUs	240+88%	128
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+1400%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — a 125% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	16 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+125%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 62.1% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
TDP	285W	150W-47%
Recommended PSU	700W	450W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	285mm	241mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+118%	50.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 89.8% less ($530 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 137.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
MSRP	$799	$229-71%
Avg Price (30d)	$590	$60-90%
Performance per Dollar	53.5	127.2+138%
Codename	AD104	Polaris 20
Release	January 3 2023	October 15 2018
Ranking	#11	#334