MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G vs Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G and Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G operates at a base clock speed of 1.257 GHz and has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.257 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at 978 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G is 185 W, while that of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB is 185 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 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

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G 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
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB AMD Radeon RX 580
GPU Chip	TU106 Polaris 20 XT
Execution units	34 36
Shader	2176 2304
Render Output Units	48 32
Texture Units	136 144

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

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

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.470 GHz 1.257 GHz
Boost Clock	1.650 GHz 1.366 GHz+ 2 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G 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
Tjunction max	88 °C --
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Fan 1	2 x 90 mm 2 x 100 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 2x HDMI v2.0b
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4a 2x DP v1.4
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G 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_2 12
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	No LED lighting MSI Mystic Light

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G. 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

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	235 mm 276 mm
Height	115 mm 140 mm
Width	-- 42 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	-- 978 g

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Gainward GeForce RTX 2060 Ghost 12GB and MSI Radeon RX 580 Gaming+ 8G, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q4/2021 Q3/2019
Structure size	12 nm 14 nm
Part-no	NE62060018K9-1160L --
Documents	data sheet data sheet