GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs FirePro M6000

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 580M SLI is positioned at rank 229 and the FirePro M6000 is on rank 193, so the FirePro M6000 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 580M SLI

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#219

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

490%

#221

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

445%

#222

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

443%

#226

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

403%

#227

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

400%

#229

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

97%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

93%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M6000

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

97%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

92%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

90%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

89%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

88%

#178

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2434%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

96%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

96%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

91%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

87%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

87%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M6000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

Insight	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	FirePro M6000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro M6000 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 580M SLI Benchmark Check

FirePro M6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580M SLI and FirePro M6000

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.

FirePro M6000

The FirePro M6000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 1 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,820 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI scores 1,771 and the FirePro M6000 reaches 1,820 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is built on Fermi while the FirePro M6000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 640 (FirePro M6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	FirePro M6000
G3D Mark Score	1,771	1,820+3%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	FirePro M6000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M6000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M6000 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	FirePro M6000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 11.1 (FirePro M6000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	FirePro M6000
DirectX	12 (11_0)+8%	11.1
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	6+200%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M6000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (FirePro M6000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	FirePro M6000
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI draws 100W versus the FirePro M6000's 43W — a 79.7% difference. The FirePro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 350W (FirePro M6000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.