Radeon RX 580 2048SP
AMD
G3D Mark
7,633
MSRP
$229
AVG Price
$60
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 2048SP
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon RX 580 2048SP across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Genshin Impact
Hogwarts Legacy
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Overwatch 2
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon RX 580 2048SP specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 7,633 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Polaris 20), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 5.259 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1284 MHz from a base of 1168 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,633 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Polaris 20 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1284 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1168 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 5.259 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 164.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 5,700 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #334 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 224 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 16 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 224 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FSR Frame Generation, FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | Limited |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 2.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | CrossFire |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4, decoder: UVD 6.3— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 1x |
| HDMI 2.0b PortsNumber of HDMI 2.0b display connectors | 1x |
| DisplayPort 1.4a PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4a display connectors | 3x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | VCE 3.4 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | UVD 6.3 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 8-pin. Physical size: 241mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 150 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 450W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 241mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $60 (MSRP: $229), the Radeon RX 580 2048SP delivers 127 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #334 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $60 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #334 |
| Release Date | October 15 2018 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
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