FirePro M5100 vs GeForce GTX 580M

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 580M

#166

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

347%

#168

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

314%

#169

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

314%

#173

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

285%

#174

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

283%

#176

GeForce GTX 580M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

98%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

98%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5100.

Insight	FirePro M5100	GeForce GTX 580M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro M5100 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 580M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro M5100 and GeForce GTX 580M

FirePro M5100

The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.

GeForce GTX 580M

The GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,878 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro M5100 scores 1,874 and the GeForce GTX 580M reaches 1,878 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro M5100 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (FirePro M5100) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 580M). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	FirePro M5100	GeForce GTX 580M
G3D Mark Score	1,874	1,878
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.992 TFLOPS+4%	0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	64+60%
L1 Cache	160 KB	512 KB+220%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro M5100	GeForce GTX 580M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro M5100) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 580M) — the GeForce GTX 580M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro M5100	GeForce GTX 580M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro M5100	GeForce GTX 580M
DirectX	12 (FL11_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	FirePro M5100	GeForce GTX 580M
Encoder	VCE 1.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro M5100 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 580M's 100W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 580M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro M5100) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 95°C.

Feature	FirePro M5100	GeForce GTX 580M
TDP	150W	100W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	82mm	—
Height	70mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-21%	95°C
Perf/Watt	12.5	18.8+50%