Radeon R9 M375X vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Radeon R9 M375X
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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 Radeon R9 M375X is positioned at rank 422 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI is on rank 229, so the GeForce GTX 580M SLI offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375X
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 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 M375X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ 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 Radeon R9 M375X and GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Radeon R9 M375X
The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 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 Radeon R9 M375X scores 1,711 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI reaches 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,711 | 1,771+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 M375X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 512 MB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 M375X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 580M SLI's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M375X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 22.8+29% | 17.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M375X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R9 M375X | GeForce GTX 580M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $250 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Tropo | N12E-GTX2 |
| Release | May 5 2015 | January 6 2011 |
| Ranking | #727 | #509 |
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