GeForce GTX 580 vs Radeon R9 Nano
GeForce GTX 580
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Nano.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $200), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 570.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+570.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 580 and Radeon R9 Nano
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.
Radeon R9 Nano
The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 580 scores 4,634 and the Radeon R9 Nano reaches 4,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano). Raw compute: 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580) vs 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,634 | 4,609 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 4096+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.581 TFLOPS | 8.192 TFLOPS+418% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 64 | 256+300% |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 580 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Nano has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 580) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) — a 166.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Bus width: 384-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) — the Radeon R9 Nano has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+50% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 512 GB/s+167% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit | 4096-bit+967% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580) vs 12 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 580) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 6.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 580 draws 244W versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 175W — a 32.9% difference. The Radeon R9 Nano is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 580) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 152mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 244W | 175W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 550W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 152mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.0 | 26.3+38% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 Nano launched at $649 and now averages $200. The GeForce GTX 580 costs 85% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 154.5 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 23.0 (Radeon R9 Nano) — the GeForce GTX 580 offers 571.7% better value. The Radeon R9 Nano is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499-23% | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-85% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 154.5+572% | 23.0 |
| Codename | GF110 | Fiji |
| Release | November 9 2010 | August 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #458 | #306 |
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