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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 580

2010

Why buy it

✅15.6% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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807.3% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.3 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌275.4% higher power demand at 244W vs 65W.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $444 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 839.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 9.3 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 580: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 580 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 65W instead of 244W, a 179W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 580 across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 580

2010

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅15.6% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $444 less on MSRP ($55 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 839.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 87.3 vs 9.3 G3D/$ ($55 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 580: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 580 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 65W instead of 244W, a 179W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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807.3% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$55 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.3 vs 87.3 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $55 MSRP).
❌275.4% higher power demand at 244W vs 65W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 580 across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 560X (móvel) better than GeForce GTX 580?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 580 averages 15.6% more FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,634 vs 4,800 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (65W vs 244W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2010, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 40nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is about $444 cheaper on MSRP at $55 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 839.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce GTX 580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 580 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 GTX 580 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	80 FPS	41 FPS
medium	65 FPS	27 FPS
high	52 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	29 FPS
medium	55 FPS	18 FPS
high	39 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	14 FPS
medium	23 FPS	9 FPS
high	15 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	132 FPS	83 FPS
medium	103 FPS	54 FPS
high	81 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	40 FPS
medium	65 FPS	29 FPS
high	52 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	10 FPS
medium	32 FPS	8 FPS
high	29 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	209 FPS	216 FPS
medium	167 FPS	173 FPS
high	139 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	162 FPS
medium	125 FPS	130 FPS
high	104 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	108 FPS
medium	83 FPS	86 FPS
high	70 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	52 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
1080p
low	157 FPS	183 FPS
medium	116 FPS	143 FPS
high	100 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	96 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	143 FPS
medium	89 FPS	111 FPS
high	76 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	77 FPS
medium	50 FPS	57 FPS
high	39 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580 and Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

GeForce GTX 580

The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1275 MHz to 1202 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580 scores 4,634 and the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Raw compute: 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	4,634	4,800+4%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512	1024+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.581 TFLOPS	2.611 TFLOPS+65%
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. 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 GeForce GTX 580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 580 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 580) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+71%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580 draws 244W versus the Radeon RX 560X (móvel)'s 65W — a 115.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 580) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
TDP	244W	65W-73%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85 C	—
Perf/Watt	19.0	73.8+288%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) launched at $55. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) costs 89% less ($444 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.3 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 87.3 (Radeon RX 560X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560X (móvel) offers 838.7% better value. The Radeon RX 560X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).