GeForce GTX 580 vs Quadro K1200

When comparing GeForce GTX 580 and Quadro K1200, 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 Quadro K1200 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 Quadro K1200
Power consumption (TDP) 244 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin and One 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 580 has 442% more power consumption, than Quadro K1200.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 580 has 1532 GB more memory, than Quadro K1200.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro K1200 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 486 MHz higher, than Quadro K1200.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro K1200 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Quadro K1200 is 150 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 580.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro K1200 is 2996 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 14−16
ultra / 1080p 14−16 8−9
QHD / 1440p 8−9 3−4
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 40−45 30−35
medium / 1080p 27−30 18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than Quadro K1200.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 Quadro K1200
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name GF110 GM107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 9 November 2010 28 January 2015
Pipelines 512 512
Core clock speed 1544 MHz 1058 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 49.4 billion/sec 35.97
Floating-point performance 1,581.1 gflops 1,151 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) 160 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2004 MHz (4008 data rate) 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.2 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A +
CUDA + 5.0
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 132 Mh/s
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
Width 1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays 4
nView Desktop Management +
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