GeForce GTX 580M vs GRID K2

When comparing GeForce GTX 580M and GRID K2, 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 580M and GRID K2 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 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	GRID K2
Power consumption (TDP)	100 Watt	225 Watt
Interface	MXM-B (3.0)	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 MB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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GRID K2 has 125% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 580M.
GeForce GTX 580M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID K2 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GRID K2 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 580M.
GeForce GTX 580M is used in Laptops, and GRID K2 - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 580M is build with Fermi architecture, and GRID K2 - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GRID K2 is 125 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K2 - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GRID K2 is 3500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	10−12	16−18
ultra / 1080p	6−7	9−10
QHD / 1440p	1−2	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 45% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
high / 1080p	18−20	24−27
ultra / 1080p	16−18	21−24
QHD / 1440p	2−3	9−10
4K / 2160p	−	6−7
low / 720p	40−45	55−60
medium / 1080p	20−22	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Battlefield 5 is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 580M and GRID K2 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	180−190	210−220
medium / 768p	150−160	180−190
ultra / 1080p	75−80	100−110
QHD / 1440p	45−50	55−60
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−35
high / 768p	110−120	140−150
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	40−45
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
low / 768p	95−100	110−120
medium / 768p	80−85	95−100
ultra / 1080p	50−55	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Dota 2 is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
high / 1080p	12−14	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
4K / 2160p	5−6	6−7
low / 720p	30−33	40−45
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
high / 1080p	20−22	27−30
ultra / 1080p	14−16	21−24
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	80−85	100−110
medium / 1080p	40−45	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Fortnite is 32% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
high / 1080p	20−22	27−30
ultra / 1080p	16−18	21−24
QHD / 1440p	5−6	10−11
4K / 2160p	−	10−11
low / 720p	40−45	55−60
medium / 1080p	21−24	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Forza Horizon 4 is 42% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
low / 768p	70−75	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	80−85
high / 1080p	21−24	30−35
ultra / 1080p	9−10	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 34% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
high / 1080p	7−8	10−11
ultra / 1080p	5−6	8−9
4K / 2160p	1−2	3−4
low / 720p	21−24	30−35
medium / 1080p	10−11	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Metro Exodus is 55% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	95−100	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Minecraft is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
high / 1080p	20−22	24−27
ultra / 1080p	16−18	18−20
low / 720p	45−50	60−65
medium / 1080p	21−24	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 28% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
low / 768p	40−45	60−65
medium / 768p	24−27	35−40
high / 1080p	14−16	20−22
ultra / 1080p	9−10	12−14
4K / 2160p	7−8	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.
low / 768p	95−100	100−110
medium / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	27−30	35−40
high / 768p	45−50	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 580M	GRID K2
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Code name	N12E-GTX2	GK104
Type	Laptop	Workstation
Release date	28 June 2011	11 May 2013
Pipelines	384	1536
Core clock speed	620 MHz	745 MHz
Transistor count	1,950 million	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	39.7 billion/sec	95.36
Floating-point performance	952.3 gflops	2x 2,289 gflops
Length		267 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	1500 MHz	5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	96.0 GB/s	160.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 API	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA	+	3.0
CUDA cores	384
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0
SLI options	+
3D Blu-Ray	+
3D Gaming	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	40 Mh/s	114 Mh/s
Laptop size	large
Optimus	+
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GeForce GTX 580M vs GRID K2

GeForce GTX 580M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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