T1000 8GB vs Radeon RX 580 2048SP

T1000 8GB

2021Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1395 MHz

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1284 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

T1000 8GB

7,674

+0.5%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

150

7,633

0.0%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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. The T1000 8GB is positioned at rank #94 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. 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 T1000 8GB

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

99%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

98%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

96%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

94%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

93%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

91%

#79

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

962%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

100%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

96%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

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 T1000 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $380 for the T1000 8GB, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 529.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+529.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅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.

T1000 8GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of T1000 8GB and Radeon RX 580 2048SP

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 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

The T1000 8GB scores 7,674 and the Radeon RX 580 2048SP reaches 7,633 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T1000 8GB is built on Turing while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 896 (T1000 8GB) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 2.5 TFLOPS (T1000 8GB) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 1395 MHz vs 1284 MHz.

Feature	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
G3D Mark Score	7,674	7,633
Architecture	Turing	GCN 4.0
Process Node	12 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	896	2048+129%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.5 TFLOPS	5.259 TFLOPS+110%
Boost Clock	1395 MHz+9%	1284 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	896 KB+75%	512 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The T1000 8GB comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T1000 8GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	16 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (T1000 8GB) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (T1000 8GB) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (T1000 8GB) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).

Feature	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Encoder	NVENC 7.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The T1000 8GB draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 100% difference. The T1000 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T1000 8GB) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	T1000 8GB	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	156mm	241mm
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.5+202%	50.9

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Value Analysis

The T1000 8GB launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 84.2% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T1000 8GB) vs 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 529.7% better value. The T1000 8GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).