GeForce GTX 580M vs FirePro M5100
GeForce GTX 580M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 580M is positioned at rank #176 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 580M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 580M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro M5100.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580M and FirePro M5100
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 M5100
The FirePro M5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,874 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 580M scores 1,878 and the FirePro M5100 reaches 1,874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro M5100 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 640 (FirePro M5100). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (FirePro M5100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,878 | 1,874 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9523 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+4% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+220% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 256 KB (FirePro M5100) — the GeForce GTX 580M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 12 (FL11_1) (FirePro M5100). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M5100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M) vs H.264,VC-1 (FirePro M5100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 580M draws 100W versus the FirePro M5100's 150W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 580M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 350W (FirePro M5100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 82mm |
| Height | — | 70mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 95°C | 75°C-21% |
| Perf/Watt | 18.8+50% | 12.5 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro M5100 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580M | FirePro M5100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GF114 | Venus |
| Release | June 28 2011 | October 16 2013 |
| Ranking | #700 | #701 |
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