GeForce GTX 580M SLI
VS
Radeon R6 M340DX

GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs Radeon R6 M340DX

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

2011Core: 620 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

2015Core: 955 MHzBoost: 1030 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. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is positioned at rank #229 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R6 M340DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

InsightGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R6 M340DX 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 Radeon R6 M340DX

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.

AMD

Radeon R6 M340DX

The Radeon R6 M340DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 955 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,800 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI scores 1,771 and the Radeon R6 M340DX reaches 1,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is built on Fermi while the Radeon R6 M340DX uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 384 (Radeon R6 M340DX).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
G3D Mark Score
1,771
1,800+2%
Architecture
Fermi
GCN 1.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768+100%
384

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
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 12_0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12_0
Max Displays
2
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R6 M340DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCE 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI draws 100W versus the Radeon R6 M340DX's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R6 M340DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 350W (Radeon R6 M340DX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
TDP
100W
30W-70%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
90°C
Perf/Watt
17.7
60.0+239%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R6 M340DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580M SLIRadeon R6 M340DX
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$10
Codename
N12E-GTX2
Jet
Release
January 6 2011
December 12 2015
Ranking
#509
#852