Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G vs ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G differences in specs

Comparison of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G operates at a base clock speed of 1.470 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G operates at a base clock speed of 1.470 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G is 185 W, while that of the ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G is 185 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G

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Higher clock speed

1.470 GHz 1.257 GHz

Around 14% better clock speed
More memory

12 GB 4 GB

67% more memory

Top features of ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G 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 (36 CU)
GPU Chip	TU106 Polaris 20 XT (GCN 4)
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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	12 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.750 GHz 1.750 GHz
Memory Speed	14 Gbps 7 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	336 GB/s 224 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G 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 1.340 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G 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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G, 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 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b --
DP Ports	3x DP v1.4a --
DVI Ports	-- 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G 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 Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G. 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 Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G 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	224 mm 242 mm
Height	121 mm 129 mm
Width	41 mm 38 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 2060 D6 12G and ASUS Mining Radeon RX 580 4G, 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 Q3/2018
Structure size	12 nm 14 nm
Part-no	GV-N2060D6-12GD MINING-RX580-4G-S
Documents	data sheet --