GeForce GTX 570M 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. The GeForce GTX 570M is positioned at rank 81 and the GeForce GTX 580M is on rank 176, so the GeForce GTX 570M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 570M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

95%

#71

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

231%

#73

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

209%

#74

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

209%

#78

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

190%

#79

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

189%

#81

GeForce GTX 570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#82

Arc 7-Core iGPU

MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

92%

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 570M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 570M	GeForce GTX 580M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 570M 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.

GeForce GTX 570M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 580M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 570M and GeForce GTX 580M

GeForce GTX 570M

The GeForce GTX 570M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 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 GeForce GTX 570M scores 1,880 and the GeForce GTX 580M reaches 1,878 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 570M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 580M). Raw compute: 0.7728 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	GeForce GTX 580M
G3D Mark Score	1,880	1,878
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	384+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7728 TFLOPS	0.9523 TFLOPS+23%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	56	64+14%
L1 Cache	448 KB	512 KB+14%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	GeForce GTX 580M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 570M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 580M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 580M) — the GeForce GTX 580M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	GeForce GTX 580M
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	2 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	96 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	GeForce GTX 580M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 570M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 570M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 570M	GeForce GTX 580M
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 570M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 580M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 570M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 570M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 95°C.