FirePro W9000 vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

When comparing FirePro W9000 and GeForce GTX 580M SLI, 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 W9000 and GeForce GTX 580M SLI is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 580M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 580M 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 580M SLI here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W9000 GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6 GB
Display Connectors 6x mini-DisplayPort, 1x SDI
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  • FirePro W9000 has 250% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
  • FirePro W9000 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W9000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W9000 is 355 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
  • FirePro W9000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 580M SLI - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W9000 is 4000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 24−27
ultra / 1080p 21−24 14−16
QHD / 1440p 16−18 10−11
4K / 2160p 10−11 6−7
low / 720p 60−65 45−50
medium / 1080p 40−45 30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W9000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

Full Specs

  FirePro W9000 GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Architecture GCN 1.0 Fermi
Code name Tahiti N12E-GTX2
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 14 June 2012 6 January 2011
Pipelines 2048 768
Core clock speed 975 MHz 620 MHz
Transistor count 4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 124.8
Floating-point performance 3,994 gflops
Length 279 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5500 MHz 1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth 264 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_1) DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 460 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
Dual-link DVI support +
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