AMD Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB)
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) has 14% better performance than the Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) GPU
The Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) is a mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q2 2017. Its Polaris 20 chip that powers the GPU uses the GCN 4.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 2,000 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 256 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) has the 141st highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2022. Its GA107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 96 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 168 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) has the 129th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2017 | Q3 2022 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 40 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 36 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 32 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 23 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 15 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile) | 30 | +99% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 25 | +66% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 23 | +52% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) | 15.1 | |
| Arc A730M | 15 | -1% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) has 14% better performance than the Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) is ranked 141st with a score of 15,223, and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) is ranked 129th with a score of 17,421.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | 17,523 | +15% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 17,439 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) | 17,421 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 980 (Mobile) | 17,200.5 | +13% |
| Quadro P3200 Mobile | 16,619 | +9% |
| Quadro P4000 Max-Q | 15,837 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 15,725 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | 15,223 | |
| RTX A1000 (Mobile) | 15,134.5 | -1% |
| Radeon Pro 5500M | 14,725 | -3% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,505 | 4,660.5 (+32.97%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,707 | 5,057.5 (+36.43%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 69,324.5 | 72,486 (+4.56%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 11,261 | 11,960 (+6.21%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 12,973 | 17,223 (+32.76%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 107.8 | 221 (+105.01%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | -- | 10,435 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | -- | 604 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GA107 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Ampere |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 5,700 million | 8,700 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 Gb/s | 168 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 96 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 100 W | 75 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,304 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 2,560 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 36 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 144 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 32 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 80 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 20 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 1,237 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,077 MHz | 1,492 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 34.46 GPixel/s | 47.74 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 155.1 GTexel/s | 119.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.96 TFLOPS | 7.64 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 310.2 GFLOPS | 119.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.