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    GeForce GTX 580 vs GeForce GTX 965M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 580 and GeForce GTX 965M, 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 580 and GeForce GTX 965M 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 965M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 965M 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 965M here:

    GeForce GTX 965M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 580 GeForce GTX 965M
    Power consumption (TDP) 244 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin and One 8-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 580 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 965M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce GTX 580 has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 965M.
    • GeForce GTX 580 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 965M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 965M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 600 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 965M.
    • GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 965M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 965M is 496 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 20−22
    ultra / 1080p 14−16 12−14
    QHD / 1440p 8−9 6−7
    4K / 2160p 6−7 5−6
    low / 720p 40−45 35−40
    medium / 1080p 27−30 24−27
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 965M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 580 GeForce GTX 965M
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name GF110 N16E-GS, N16E-GR
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 9 November 2010 5 January 2015
    Pipelines 512 1024
    Core clock speed 1544 MHz 944 MHz
    Boost Clock 950 / 1151 MHz
    Transistor count 3,000 million 2,940 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 49.4 billion/sec 73.60
    Floating-point performance 1,581.1 gflops 2,355 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2004 MHz (4008 data rate) 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 192.4 GB/s 80 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.2 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 512 1024
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16 PCI Express 3.0
    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 226 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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