GeForce GTX 580M vs FirePro 3D V7800

GeForce GTX 580M

2011Core: 620 MHz

FirePro 3D V7800

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 580M

100

1,878

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,867

0.0%

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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 is positioned at rank 176 and the FirePro 3D V7800 is on rank 270, so the GeForce GTX 580M 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

#166

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

347%

#168

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

314%

#169

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

314%

#173

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

285%

#174

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

283%

#176

GeForce GTX 580M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

98%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

98%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V7800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

96%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

95%

#255

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6005%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

100%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

95%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

92%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V7800.

Insight	GeForce GTX 580M	FirePro 3D V7800
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580M 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 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V7800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580M and FirePro 3D V7800

GeForce GTX 580M

The GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,878 points.

FirePro 3D V7800

The FirePro 3D V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,867 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M scores 1,878 and the FirePro 3D V7800 reaches 1,867 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro 3D V7800 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	FirePro 3D V7800
G3D Mark Score	1,878	1,867
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9523 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+266%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	FirePro 3D V7800
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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	FirePro 3D V7800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 11.0 (FirePro 3D V7800). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	FirePro 3D V7800
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.0	4.1+2%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs UVD 2.3 (FirePro 3D V7800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V7800).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	FirePro 3D V7800
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M draws 100W versus the FirePro 3D V7800's 274W — a 93% difference. The GeForce GTX 580M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V7800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	FirePro 3D V7800
TDP	100W-64%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	95°C	85°C-11%
Perf/Watt	18.8+176%	6.8