GeForce GTX 580M SLI
VS
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

2011Core: 620 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

2013Core: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is positioned at rank 229 and the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is on rank 388, so the GeForce GTX 580M SLI 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
445%
#222
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 GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

#378
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1258%
#380
1140%
#381
1137%
#385
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1034%
#386
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1027%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
100%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
100%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#391
Radeon R9 M395X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $150
99%
#393
Radeon R9 M485X
MSRP: $450|Avg: $150
98%
#394
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
97%
#395
Radeon HD 6650A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
97%
#396
GeForce 920A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
96%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
96%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
95%
#399
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
93%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
93%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
92%
#403
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition.

InsightGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580M SLI 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 580M SLI and GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI scores 1,771 and the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is built on Fermi while the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
G3D Mark Score
1,771+3%
1,726
Architecture
Fermi
Kepler
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768+100%
384

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.0
4.6+15%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVENC (1st Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI draws 100W versus the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
TDP
100W
50W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
85°C-6%
Perf/Watt
17.7
34.5+95%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIGeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP
$200
Avg Price (30d)
$50
Codename
N12E-GTX2
GK107
Release
January 6 2011
November 8 2013
Ranking
#509
#925