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 RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+196.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 70.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,633 vs 22,651).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Radeon RX 580 2048SP

2018

Why buy it

✅+196.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 70.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 33.3 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 241mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $170 less on MSRP ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (7,633 vs 22,651).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.3 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Radeon RX 580 2048SP?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 7,633 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Radeon RX 580 2048SP is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, 196.8% more raw performance headroom, better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of FSR Frame Generation (2023), and a 5nm process instead of 14nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 74.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $229 MSRP, and you are getting 196.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 70.3%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon RX 580 2048SP still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX 580 2048SP 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 $229 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 2048SP Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	177 FPS	196 FPS
medium	162 FPS	175 FPS
high	142 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	171 FPS
medium	118 FPS	149 FPS
high	101 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	64 FPS
medium	79 FPS	58 FPS
high	66 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	425 FPS	154 FPS
medium	359 FPS	131 FPS
high	292 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	89 FPS
medium	229 FPS	69 FPS
high	186 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	41 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	36 FPS
medium	95 FPS	27 FPS
high	77 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	855 FPS	343 FPS
medium	693 FPS	275 FPS
high	609 FPS	229 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	172 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	258 FPS
medium	527 FPS	206 FPS
high	452 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	129 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	172 FPS
medium	355 FPS	137 FPS
high	308 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	86 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
1080p
low	775 FPS	271 FPS
medium	639 FPS	238 FPS
high	558 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	159 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	203 FPS
medium	503 FPS	181 FPS
high	435 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	114 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	113 FPS
medium	322 FPS	92 FPS
high	298 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	58 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 580 2048SP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 7,633 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 196.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1284 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
G3D Mark Score	22,651+197%	7,633
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	GCN 4.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	4352+113%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+319%	5.259 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+97%	1284 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	136+6%	128
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+760%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Both GPUs support Frame Generation technologies, but they achieve it differently. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP relies on FSR Frame Generation. Both can significantly boost FPS in supported titles, but they are not on the same feature stack.The GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+29%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	VCE 3.4
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 6.5% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Radeon RX 580 2048SP
TDP	160W	150W-6%
Recommended PSU	550W	450W-18%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	240mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+178%	50.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 42.6% less ($170 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 33.3 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 70.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).