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GeForce GTX 580 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580

2010Core: 772 MHz
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GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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GeForce GTX 580 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 580
3 GB 244
4,634
+2.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 950M
brand logoGeForce GTX 860M
brand logoGeForce GTX 765M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 5GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GRID RTX6000-8Q
2 GB 225
4,514
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 650 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 960A
brand logoGeForce GTX 965M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 580 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 580

2010

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2010 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 580 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.7% in PassMark G3D (4,634 vs 4,514), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 580 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 3 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 580 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 580 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580 scores 4,634 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GRID RTX6000-8Q
G3D Mark Score
4,634+3%
4,514
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
512
2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.581 TFLOPS
4.825 TFLOPS+205%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
64
128+100%
L1 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GRID RTX6000-8Q
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580 has 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 580 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 580 and 64-bit on the GRID RTX6000-8Q. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GRID RTX6000-8Q
VRAM Capacity
3 GB+50%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
384-bit+500%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GRID RTX6000-8Q
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12_2
Max Displays
2
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 580) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GRID RTX6000-8Q
Encoder
None
NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580 draws 244W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 8.1% difference. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 580) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GRID RTX6000-8Q
TDP
244W
225W-8%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
6-pin + 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
267mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85 C
—
Perf/Watt
19.0
20.1+6%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 580 came in at $499, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0. On MSRP, GRID RTX6000-8Q was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.3 (GeForce GTX 580) vs Infinity (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GRID RTX6000-8Q (2015 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580GRID RTX6000-8Q
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
9.3
Infinity
Codename
GF110
GM204
Release
November 9 2010
August 30 2015
Ranking
#458
#505
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