ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB vs AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) differences in specs

Comparing ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB vs AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU)

Comparison of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB and AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.470 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) operates at a base clock speed of 1.470 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and respectively. The TDP of the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB is 185 W, while that of the AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) is 185 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU)

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Top features of ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB

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Higher clock speed

1.470 GHz 1.257 GHz

Around 14% better clock speed
More memory

12 GB 8 GB

33% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
GPU Chip	Polaris 20 XT TU106
Execution units	36 34
Shader	2304 2176
Render Output Units	32 48
Texture Units	144 136

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	8 GB 12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Clock	2 GHz 1.750 GHz
Memory Speed	8 Gbps 14 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	256 GB/s 336 GB/s
Memory Interface	256 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.257 GHz 1.470 GHz
Boost Clock	1.340 GHz 1.680 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	-- 1.650 GHz

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	185 W 185 W

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	7680x4320 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12_2
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
VP9	Decode Decode
AV1	No No

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) and ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 2060 EVO 12GB, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.