
T1000 8GB vs Radeon Pro 580

T1000 8GB
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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.
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. The T1000 8GB is positioned at rank 94 and the Radeon Pro 580 is on rank 93, so the Radeon Pro 580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T1000 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T1000 8GB uses modern memory architecture. The T1000 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T1000 8GB.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 61% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 155.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 T1000 8GB and Radeon Pro 580

T1000 8GB
The T1000 8GB 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: 7,674 points.

Radeon Pro 580
The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.
Graphics Performance
The T1000 8GB scores 7,674 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T1000 8GB is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (T1000 8GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 1395 MHz vs 1200 MHz.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,674 | 7,753+1% |
| Architecture | Turing | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 896 | 2304+157% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.5 TFLOPS | 5.53 TFLOPS+121% |
| Boost Clock | 1395 MHz+16% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 144+157% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+56% | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T1000 8GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000 8GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP9 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The T1000 8GB draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 100% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000 8GB) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 156mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 156mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 153.5+197% | 51.7 |
Value Analysis
The T1000 8GB launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 60.5% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T1000 8GB) vs 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 155.9% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | T1000 8GB | Radeon Pro 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $150-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2 | 51.7+156% |
| Codename | TU117 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #332 | #327 |
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