GeForce GTX 580M vs Radeon Vega 11

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 11 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 11.

Insight	GeForce GTX 580M	Radeon Vega 11
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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

Radeon Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580M and Radeon Vega 11

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.

Radeon Vega 11

The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M scores 1,878 and the Radeon Vega 11 reaches 1,861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	Radeon Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	1,878	1,861
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9523 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+85%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	64+45%	44

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	Radeon Vega 11
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 11 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 580M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M	Radeon Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M draws 100W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 96.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.