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    GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce GTX 680

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 680, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 680.
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    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:

    GeForce GTX 580M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M GeForce GTX 680
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 195 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None Two 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 MB 2048 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • GeForce GTX 680 has 95% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce GTX 680 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 680 has 2046 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 680 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 680 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 386 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 680 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 680 is 4500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−12 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 24−27 60−65
    medium / 1080p 14−16 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 680 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 227% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M GeForce GTX 680
    Architecture Fermi Kepler
    Code name N12E-GTX2 GK104
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 28 June 2011 22 March 2012
    Pipelines 384 1536
    Core clock speed 620 MHz 1006 MHz
    Boost Clock 1058 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million 3,540 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 39.7 billion/sec 128.8 billion/sec
    Floating-point performance 952.3 gflops 3,090.4 gflops
    Length 10.0" (25.4 cm)
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256-bit GDDR5
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 6000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 192.2 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.2
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 384 1536
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options + +
    Multi monitor support 4 displays
    HDMI +
    HDCP +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI Internal
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s 121 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 15 Mh/s
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