GeForce GTX 580M vs Radeon Pro WX 4130

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580M

2011Core: 620 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4130

2017Core: 1002 MHzBoost: 1053 MHz
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GeForce GTX 580M vs Radeon Pro WX 4130 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 580M vs Radeon Pro WX 4130 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 580M vs Radeon Pro WX 4130: 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

  • 39.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
  • 100% higher power demand at 100W vs 50W.

Radeon Pro WX 4130

2017

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 50W instead of 100W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 580M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2017 hardware with 4 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. In our data, it leads by 39.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon Pro WX 4130 instead at 1,890 vs 1,878, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
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?
Radeon Pro WX 4130 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon Pro WX 4130 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 580M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 580M vs Radeon Pro WX 4130 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 4130

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,890 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M scores 1,878 and the Radeon Pro WX 4130 reaches 1,890 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 Radeon Pro WX 4130 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 1.348 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4130).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580MRadeon Pro WX 4130
G3D Mark Score
1,878
1,890
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9523 TFLOPS
1.348 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
64+60%
40
L1 Cache
512 KB+220%
160 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 580M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580MRadeon Pro WX 4130
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 carries 4 GB. Radeon Pro WX 4130 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 580M and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro WX 4130. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580MRadeon Pro WX 4130
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580MRadeon Pro WX 4130
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.0
4.6+15%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 4130).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580MRadeon Pro WX 4130
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
VCE 3.4
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
UVD 6.3
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4130's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 580MRadeon Pro WX 4130
TDP
100W
50W-50%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
95°C
80°C-16%
Perf/Watt
18.8
37.8+101%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon Pro WX 4130 (2017 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 580MRadeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP
$300
Codename
GF114
Baffin
Release
June 28 2011
March 1 2017
Ranking
#700
#697

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