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Comparision NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q vs AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

WINNER
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q

Rating: 44 points
AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile

AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile

Rating: 0 points
Grade
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile
Performance
5
6
Memory
6
4
General information
7
7
Functions
9
8
Benchmark tests
4
0
Ports
0
0

Top specs and features

Passmark score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: 13357 AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile:

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: 113216 AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile: 69773

3DMark Fire Strike Score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: 16828 AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile: 9817

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: 19904 AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile: 11334

3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: 26893 AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile: 15322

Description

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q video card is based on the Turing architecture. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile on the GCN 4.0 architecture. The first has 13600 million transistors. The second is 5700 million. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has a transistor size of 12 nm versus 14.

The base clock speed of the first video card is 735 MHz versus 1000 MHz for the second.

Let's move on to memory. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has 8 GB. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile has 8 GB installed. The bandwidth of the first video card is 384 Gb/s versus 256 Gb/s of the second.

FLOPS of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is 6.12. At AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile 4.91.

Goes to tests in benchmarks. In the Passmark benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q scored 13357 points. And here is the second card There is no data points. In 3DMark, the first model scored 19904 points. Second 11334 points.

In terms of interfaces. The first video card is connected using PCIe 3.0 x16. The second is MXM-B (3.0). Video card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has Directx version 12.2. Video card AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile -- Directx version - 12.

Regarding cooling, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has 80W heat dissipation requirements versus 100W for AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile.

Why NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is better than AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile

  • 3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score 113216 против 69773 , more on 62%
  • 3DMark Fire Strike Score 16828 против 9817 , more on 71%
  • 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score 19904 против 11334 , more on 76%
  • 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score 26893 против 15322 , more on 76%
  • 3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score 409115 против 291964 , more on 40%
  • Memory bandwidth 384 GB/s против 256 GB/s, more on 50%
  • Effective memory speed 12000 MHz против 8000 MHz, more on 50%

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q vs AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile: highlights

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile
AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile
Performance
GPU base clock speed
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
735 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
1000 MHz
max 2457
Average: 1124.9 MHz
Gpu memory speed
This is an important aspect for calculating memory bandwidth.
1500 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
2000 MHz
max 16000
Average: 1468 MHz
FLOPS
Measuring the processing power of a processor is called FLOPS.
6.12 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
4.91 TFLOPS
max 1142.32
Average: 53 TFLOPS
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
Number of PCIe lanes
The number of PCIe lanes in video cards determines the speed and bandwidth of data transfer between the video card and other computer components through the PCIe interface. The more PCIe lanes a video card has, the more bandwidth and ability to communicate with other computer components. Show more
16
max 16
Average:
16
max 16
Average:
L1 cache size
The amount of L1 cache in video cards is usually small and is measured in kilobytes (KB) or megabytes (MB). It is designed to temporarily store the most active and frequently used data and instructions, allowing the graphics card to access them faster and reduce delays in graphics operations. Show more
64
There is no data
Pixel rendering speed
The higher the pixel rendering speed, the smoother and more realistic the display of graphics and the movement of objects on the screen will be.
70 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
34 GTexel/s    
max 563
Average: 94.3 GTexel/s    
TMUs
Responsible for texturing objects in 3D graphics. TMU provides textures to the surfaces of objects, which gives them a realistic look and detail. The number of TMUs in a video card determines its ability to process textures. The more TMUs, the more textures can be processed at the same time, which contributes to better texturing of objects and increases the realism of graphics. Show more
184
max 880
Average: 140.1
144
max 880
Average: 140.1
ROPs
Responsible for the final processing of pixels and their display on the screen. ROPs perform various operations on pixels, such as blending colors, applying transparency, and writing to the framebuffer. The number of ROPs in a video card affects its ability to process and display graphics. The more ROPs, the more pixels and image fragments can be processed and displayed on the screen at the same time. A higher number of ROPs generally results in faster and more efficient graphics rendering and better performance in games and graphics applications. Show more
64
max 256
Average: 56.8
32
max 256
Average: 56.8
Number of shader blocks
The number of shader units in video cards refers to the number of parallel processors that perform computational operations in the GPU. The more shader units in the video card, the more computing resources are available for processing graphics tasks. Show more
2944
max 17408
Average:
2304
max 17408
Average:
L2 cache size
Used to temporarily store data and instructions used by the graphics card when performing graphics calculations. A larger L2 cache allows the graphics card to store more data and instructions, which helps speed up the processing of graphics operations. Show more
4000
2000
Turbo gpu
If the GPU speed has dropped below its limit, then to improve performance, it can go to a high clock speed.
1095 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
1077 MHz
max 2903
Average: 1514 MHz
Texture size
A certain number of textured pixels are displayed on the screen every second.
201.5 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
155.1 GTexels/s
max 756.8
Average: 145.4 GTexels/s
architecture name
Turing
GCN 4.0
GPU name
TU104
Polaris 20
Memory
Memory bandwidth
This is the rate at which the device stores or reads information.
384 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
256 GB/s
max 2656
Average: 257.8 GB/s
Effective memory speed
The effective memory clock is calculated from the size and transfer rate of the memory information. The performance of the device in applications depends on the clock frequency. The higher it is, the better. Show more
12000 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
8000 MHz
max 19500
Average: 6984.5 MHz
RAM
RAM in video cards (also known as video memory or VRAM) is a special type of memory used by a video card to store graphics data. It serves as a temporary buffer for textures, shaders, geometry, and other graphics resources that are needed to display images on the screen. More RAM allows the graphics card to work with more data and handle more complex graphic scenes with high resolution and detail. Show more
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
8 GB
max 128
Average: 4.6 GB
GDDR memory versions
Latest versions of GDDR memory provide high data transfer rates to improve overall performance
6
max 6
Average: 4.9
5
max 6
Average: 4.9
Memory bus width
A wide memory bus means that it can transfer more information in one cycle. This property affects memory performance as well as the overall performance of the device's graphics card. Show more
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
256 bit
max 8192
Average: 283.9 bit
General information
Crystal size
The physical dimensions of the chip on which the transistors, microcircuits and other components necessary for the operation of the video card are located. The larger the die size, the more space the GPU takes up on the graphics card. Larger die sizes can provide more computing resources such as CUDA cores or tensor cores, which can result in increased performance and graphics processing capabilities. Show more
545
max 826
Average: 356.7
232
max 826
Average: 356.7
Generation
A new generation of graphics card usually includes improved architecture, higher performance, more efficient use of power, improved graphics capabilities, and new features. Show more
GeForce 20
Polaris
Manufacturer
TSMC
GlobalFoundries
Year of issue
2019
max 2023
Average:
2017
max 2023
Average:
Power Consumption (TDP)
Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum possible amount of energy dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed Show more
80 W
Average: 160 W
100 W
Average: 160 W
Technological process
The small size of the semiconductors means this is a new generation chip.
12 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
14 nm
Average: 34.7 nm
Number of transistors
The higher their number, the more processor power this indicates.
13600 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
5700 million
max 80000
Average: 7150 million
PCIe connection interface
A considerable speed of the expansion card used to connect the computer to the peripherals is provided. The updated versions offer impressive bandwidth and high performance. Show more
3
max 4
Average: 3
3
max 4
Average: 3
Purpose
Laptop
Laptop
Functions
OpenGL Version
OpenGL provides access to the graphics card's hardware capabilities for displaying 2D and 3D graphics objects. New versions of OpenGL may include support for new graphical effects, performance optimizations, bug fixes, and other improvements. Show more
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
4.6
max 4.6
Average:
DirectX
Used in demanding games, providing improved graphics
12.2
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
12
max 12.2
Average: 11.4
Shader model version
The higher the version of the shader model in the video card, the more functions and possibilities are available for programming graphic effects.
6.6
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
6.4
max 6.7
Average: 5.9
Vulkan version
A higher version of Vulkan usually means a larger set of features, optimizations, and enhancements that software developers can use to create better and more realistic graphical applications and games. Show more
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
1.3
max 1.3
Average:
CUDA Version
Allows you to use the compute cores of your graphics card to perform parallel computing, which can be useful in areas such as scientific research, deep learning, image processing, and other computationally intensive tasks. Show more
7.5
max 9
Average:
max 9
Average:
Benchmark tests
Passmark score
The Passmark Video Card Test is a program for measuring and comparing the performance of a graphics system. It conducts various tests and calculations to evaluate the speed and performance of a graphics card in various areas. Show more
13357
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
max 30117
Average: 7628.6
3DMark Cloud Gate GPU benchmark score
113216
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
69773
max 196940
Average: 80042.3
3DMark Fire Strike Score
16828
max 39424
Average: 12463
9817
max 39424
Average: 12463
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics test score
It measures and compares the ability of a graphics card to handle high-resolution 3D graphics with various graphical effects. The Fire Strike Graphics test includes complex scenes, lighting, shadows, particles, reflections, and other graphical effects to evaluate the graphics card's performance in gaming and other demanding graphics scenarios. Show more
19904
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
11334
max 51062
Average: 11859.1
3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark score
26893
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
15322
max 59675
Average: 18799.9
3DMark Vantage Performance test score
49924
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
max 97329
Average: 37830.6
3DMark Ice Storm GPU benchmark score
409115
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
291964
max 539757
Average: 372425.7
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Showcase
92
max 180
Average: 108.4
max 180
Average: 108.4
SPECviewperf 12 test score - Maya
147
max 182
Average: 129.8
max 182
Average: 129.8
SPECviewperf 12 test score - 3ds Max
170
max 275
Average: 169.8
max 275
Average: 169.8
Ports
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
MXM-B (3.0)

FAQ

How does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q processor perform in benchmarks?

Passmark NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q scored 13357 points. The second video card scored There is no data points in Passmark.

What FLOPS do video cards have?

FLOPS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is 6.12 TFLOPS. But the second video card has FLOPS equal to 4.91 TFLOPS.

What power consumption?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q 80 Watt. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile 100 Watt.

How fast are NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q and AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q operates at 735 MHz. In this case, the maximum frequency reaches 1095 MHz. The clock base frequency of AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile reaches 1000 MHz. In turbo mode it reaches 1077 MHz.

What kind of memory do graphics cards have?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q supports GDDR6. Installed 8 GB of RAM. Throughput reaches 384 GB/s. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile works with GDDR5. The second one has 8 GB of RAM installed. Its bandwidth is 384 GB/s.

How many HDMI connectors do they have?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has There is no data HDMI outputs. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What power connectors are used?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q uses There is no data. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile is equipped with There is no data HDMI outputs.

What architecture are video cards based on?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is built on Turing. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile uses the GCN 4.0 architecture.

What graphics processor is being used?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is equipped with TU104. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile is set to Polaris 20.

How many PCIe lanes

The first graphics card has 16 PCIe lanes. And the PCIe version is 3. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile 16 PCIe lanes. PCIe version 3.

How many transistors?

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q has 13600 million transistors. AMD Radeon RX 580 Mobile has 5700 million transistors