GPU comparison with benchmarksThe MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC 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.
The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (RDNA 2) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 384 GB/s. |
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GPUThe MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC has the Polaris 20 XT graphics chip installed, which is based on the GCN 4 architecture. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT is based on the graphics chip Navi 22 XT, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC | GPU | PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT |
AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT |
Polaris 20 XT | GPU Chip | Navi 22 XT |
GCN 4 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
36 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 40 |
2304 | Shader | 2560 |
32 | Render Output Units | 64 |
144 | Texture Units | 160 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 40 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC clocks at 2.000 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
256 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 384 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.257 GHz | Base Clock | 2.321 GHz |
1.393 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.622 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.51 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 185 W. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT has 2 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 230 W. |
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185 W | TDP | 230 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 2 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT has 3 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | 1 x 90 mm |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
2x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
2x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
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 |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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270 mm | Length | 320 mm |
130 mm | Height | 130 mm |
40 mm | Width | 50 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
842 g | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 14 nanometers since Q3/2018. The PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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-- | Part-no | AXRX 6700XT 12GBD6-3DHE/OC |
Q3/2018 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
229 $ | Launch Price | 479 $ (Reference) |
14 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 580 Mech 2 8G OC
8 GB GDDR5 |
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PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6700 XT
12 GB GDDR6 |