GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 580
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
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About G3D Mark
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. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is positioned at rank #31 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB and GeForce GTX 580
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.
GeForce GTX 580
The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB scores 4,800 and the GeForce GTX 580 reaches 4,634 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 580 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 580). Raw compute: 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,800+4% | 4,634 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.215 TFLOPS+40% | 1.581 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24 | 48+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 64+33% |
| L1 Cache | 0.28 MB | 1 MB+257% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580 has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 84 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 580) — a 128.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Bus width: 96-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 84 GB/s | 192 GB/s+129% |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 384-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs None (GeForce GTX 580). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | None |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 580's 244W — a 106% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85 C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-69% | 244W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85 C |
| Perf/Watt | 64.0+237% | 19.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB | GeForce GTX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GP107 | GF110 |
| Release | February 1 2019 | November 9 2010 |
| Ranking | #453 | #458 |
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