FirePro W4100 vs GeForce GTX 580

When comparing FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 580, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro W4100 and GeForce GTX 580 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  FirePro W4100 GeForce GTX 580
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 244 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None One 6-pin and One 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors 4x mini-DisplayPort 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 580 has 388% more power consumption, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 580 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 580 has 1534 GB more memory, than FirePro W4100.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce GTX 580 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 914 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
  • FirePro W4100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 580 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • FirePro W4100 is 161 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 580.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W4100 is 1996 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 21−24
ultra / 1080p 4−5 14−16
QHD / 1440p 0−1 8−9
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 16−18 40−45
medium / 1080p 8−9 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 200% more, than FirePro W4100.

Full Specs

  FirePro W4100 GeForce GTX 580
Architecture GCN Fermi
Code name Cape Verde GF110
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 2 October 2015 9 November 2010
Pipelines 512 512
Core clock speed 630 MHz 1544 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 20.16 49.4 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 645.1 gflops 1,581.1 gflops
Length 171 mm 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 4000 MHz 2004 MHz (4008 data rate)
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 192.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.2
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 512
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 79 Mh/s 142 Mh/s
Form factor low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support +
AppAcceleration +
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