FirePro W7100 vs GeForce GTX 580M

When comparing FirePro W7100 and GeForce GTX 580M, 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 W7100 and GeForce GTX 580M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 580M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 580M 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 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W7100 GeForce GTX 580M
Power consumption (TDP) 400 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 2 MB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro W7100 has 300% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 580M.
  • FirePro W7100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 580M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
  • FirePro W7100 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 580M.
  • FirePro W7100 is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 580M - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W7100 is build with GCN 3.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 580M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of FirePro W7100 is 300 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
  • FirePro W7100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 580M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FirePro W7100 is 3500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 10−12
ultra / 1080p 21−24 6−7
QHD / 1440p 16−18 1−2
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 24−27
medium / 1080p 40−45 14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 227% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7100 GeForce GTX 580M
Architecture GCN 3.0 Fermi
Code name Tonga N12E-GTX2
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 12 August 2014 28 June 2011
Pipelines 1792 384
Core clock speed 920 MHz 620 MHz
Transistor count 5,000 million 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 103.0 39.7 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 3,297 gflops 952.3 gflops
Length 241 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 1500 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 96.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 API
Shader Model 6.3 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
CUDA cores 384
Bus support PCIe 3.0 PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 362 Mh/s 40 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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