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.

GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce GTX 675M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce GTX 675M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 580M

2011

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

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

❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 580M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.2% in PassMark G3D (1,878 vs 1,855), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 580M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 580M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce GTX 675M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 580M and 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 675M.

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.