GeForce GTX 260M SLI vs Radeon Pro 580X

When comparing GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon Pro 580X, 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 GeForce GTX 260M SLI and Radeon Pro 580X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 260M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 260M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 260M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 260M SLI Radeon Pro 580X
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 150 Watt.
  • Radeon Pro 580X has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is used in Laptops, and Radeon Pro 580X - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Radeon Pro 580X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 550 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 260M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 580X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 580X is 5830 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 8−9 35−40
ultra / 1080p 5−6 24−27
QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 20−22 60−65
medium / 1080p 10−12 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 580X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 290% more, than GeForce GTX 260M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 260M SLI Radeon Pro 580X
Architecture G9x GCN 4.0
Code name NB9E-GTX Polaris 20
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 2 March 2009 18 March 2019
Pipelines 224 2304
Core clock speed 550 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1200 MHz
Transistor count 1508 Million 5,700 million
Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 172.8
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 950 MHz 6780 MHz
Memory bandwidth 217.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA +
Laptop size large
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