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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB vs Radeon RX 580

The GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB is much faster than the Radeon RX 580 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 85% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 4 years and 8 months newer
  • Available for $134.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB ranks 8 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX 580 Logo
Radeon RX 580
6175 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB has 16% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 580
42.88 GP/s

GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB fills pixels 85% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB maps textures 16% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB has 4 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB moves data 31% faster.

TDPhelp

GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB draws 1W less power.

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GDDR5
192-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 20
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Polaris (RX 500)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB or Radeon RX 580?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB or Radeon RX 580?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB and Radeon RX 580?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB scores 17/100, Radeon RX 580 scores 9/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB or Radeon RX 580 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB or Radeon RX 580?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 2060 12 GB and Radeon RX 580?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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