GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce GTX 675M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 580M

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 675M

2012

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 580M

2011

GeForce GTX 675M

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 580M better than GeForce GTX 675M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,878 vs 1,855 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 580M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 580M is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 580M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 580M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 580M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting roughly the same estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 675M is the newer 2012 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 675M make more sense than GeForce GTX 580M?

Yes. GeForce GTX 675M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 580M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 580M currently gives you 1.2% higher G3D Mark and roughly the same estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

GeForce GTX 675M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
1080p
low	41 FPS	41 FPS
medium	33 FPS	33 FPS
high	20 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	23 FPS
medium	16 FPS	16 FPS
high	9 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	10 FPS
medium	8 FPS	8 FPS
high	5 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	4 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
1080p
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	68 FPS	67 FPS
high	56 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	38 FPS	38 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	22 FPS
medium	15 FPS	15 FPS
high	12 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
1080p
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	68 FPS	67 FPS
high	56 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	63 FPS
medium	51 FPS	50 FPS
high	42 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	42 FPS
medium	34 FPS	33 FPS
high	28 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
1080p
low	85 FPS	83 FPS
medium	68 FPS	67 FPS
high	56 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	63 FPS
medium	51 FPS	50 FPS
high	42 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	31 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	42 FPS
medium	34 FPS	33 FPS
high	28 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 675M

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.

GeForce GTX 675M

The GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. 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: 1,855 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M scores 1,878 and the GeForce GTX 675M reaches 1,855 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 675M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 675M). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
G3D Mark Score	1,878+1%	1,855
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9523 TFLOPS	0.9523 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	512 KB	512 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	96 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675M). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.0	4.5+13%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 675M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 675M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	GeForce GTX 675M
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	No NVENC (Fermi)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
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 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 675M's 100W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 675M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 82°C.