GeForce GTX 670M vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 670M is positioned at rank 149 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI is on rank 229, so the GeForce GTX 670M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 670M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 670M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580M SLI 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 670M and GeForce GTX 580M SLI
GeForce GTX 670M
The GeForce GTX 670M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 598 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,714 points.
GeForce GTX 580M SLI
The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 670M scores 1,714 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI reaches 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,714 | 1,771+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 336 | 768+129% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 670M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 670M offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 670M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 670M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Fermi) | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 670M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 580M SLI's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 670M | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 22.9+29% | 17.7 |
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