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    GeForce GTX 285M SLI vs GeForce GTX 580

    When comparing GeForce GTX 285M SLI 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 GeForce GTX 285M SLI and GeForce GTX 580 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 285M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 285M 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 285M SLI here:

    GeForce GTX 285M SLI Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 285M SLI GeForce GTX 580
    Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 244 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin and One 8-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1536 MB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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    • GeForce GTX 580 has 62% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 580 has 1534 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 580 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is build with G9x architecture, and GeForce GTX 580 - with Fermi.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 968 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 285M SLI is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 580 - by 40 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 984 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 14−16 21−24
    ultra / 1080p 8−9 14−16
    QHD / 1440p 3−4 8−9
    4K / 2160p − 6−7
    low / 720p 27−30 40−45
    medium / 1080p 16−18 27−30
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 64% more, than GeForce GTX 285M SLI.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 285M SLI GeForce GTX 580
    Architecture G9x Fermi
    Code name N10E-GTX GF110
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 2 March 2009 9 November 2010
    Pipelines 256 512
    Core clock speed 576 MHz 1544 MHz
    Transistor count 1508 Million 3,000 million
    Manufacturing process technology 55 nm 40 nm
    Texture fill rate 49.4 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 1,581.1 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1020 MHz 2004 MHz (4008 data rate)
    Memory bandwidth 192.4 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1
    Vulkan N/A
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 512
    Bus support 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) 142 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
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