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Overview

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 580M SLI across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 580M SLI specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI scores 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi (2010−2014) architecture (codename: N12E-GTX2), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 768 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels).

Specification	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,771
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Fermi (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	N12E-GTX2
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	768
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	620 MHz
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#509

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.2
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Laptop Dependent — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4, decoder: PureVideo HD VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP.

Specification	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Laptop Dependent PortsNumber of Laptop Dependent display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP4
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: , occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 65°C at idle, 90°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GTX 580M SLI
TDPPower consumption under load	100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	65°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	90°C

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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Vram	0.5 GB
Core Clock	620 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	768
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.1 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Manufacturing Process	40 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	100 Watt