GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s.
The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) (GCN 4) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost has the GA106-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Ampere architecture. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is based on the graphics chip Polaris 20 XT, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost | GPU | Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 20 XT |
Ampere | Architecture | GCN 4 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
3584 | Shader | 2304 |
48 | Render Output Units | 32 |
112 | Texture Units | 144 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost clocks at 1.875 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 15.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.257 GHz |
1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.366 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 170 W. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 225 W. |
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170 W | TDP | 225 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 95 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
35 dB | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
Addressable LED | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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245 mm | Length | 230 mm |
119 mm | Height | 125 mm |
-- | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost has been manufactured with a structure width of 8 nanometers since Q1/2021. The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5 came on the market in Q4/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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NE63060019K9-190AU | Part-no | 11265-05 / 11265-33 |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
389 $ | Launch Price | 229 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ghost
12 GB GDDR6 |
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Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |