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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon RX 580 vs GeForce RTX 2060

The Radeon RX 580 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce RTX 2060 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's $105.08 cheaper!

  • Up to 52% cheaper$129.99 vs $235.07
  • Up to 74% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 9 months newer
  • Up to 14% better value for money
  • Up to 52% more expensive$235.07 vs $129.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 6 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX 580 Logo
Radeon RX 580
6175 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Logo
GeForce RTX 2060
6451 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 2060 has 4% more compute power.

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AMD Radeon RX 580 Logo
Radeon RX 580
42.88 GP/s

GeForce RTX 2060 fills pixels 88% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2060 maps textures 4% faster.

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Radeon RX 580 has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 2060 moves data 31% faster.

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GeForce RTX 2060 draws 25W less power.

Pricehelp

Radeon RX 580 is $105.08 cheaper.

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192-bit
Polaris (RX 500)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon RX 580 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060. It's 67% faster than the Radeon RX 580 on average across 100+ games, scoring 15/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 2060 than Radeon RX 580?expand_more
67% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Radeon RX 580 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 2060 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 15/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon RX 580 and GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
Performance: Radeon RX 580 scores 9/100, GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon RX 580 or GeForce RTX 2060 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 Radeon RX 580 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the stronger pick at 15/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon RX 580 and GeForce RTX 2060?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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