NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC differences in specs

Comparing NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB vs ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC

Comparison of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.470 GHz and has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is 185 W, while that of the ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC is 185 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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 ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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	TU106 Polaris 20 XT (GCN 4)
Execution units	34 36
Shader	2176 2304
Render Output Units	48 32
Texture Units	136 144
Raytracing Cores	34 0

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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 Clock	1.75 GHz 2.000 GHz
Memory Speed	14 Gbps 8 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	336 GB/s 256 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 256 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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 1.380 GHz+ 3 %
Avg (Game) Clock	-- 1.360 GHz

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC 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 (Ultimate) 12
Raytracing	Yes No
DLSS / FSR	Yes Yes

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC. 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB and ASUS AREZ Strix Radeon RX 580 OC, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.