GeForce GTX 580M vs Tesla M60

When comparing GeForce GTX 580M and Tesla M60, 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 Tesla M60 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

  GeForce GTX 580M Tesla M60
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 300 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 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Tesla M60 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 580M.
  • GeForce GTX 580M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Tesla M60 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla M60 has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 580M.
  • GeForce GTX 580M is used in Laptops, and Tesla M60 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 580M is build with Fermi architecture, and Tesla M60 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580M is 63 MHz higher, than Tesla M60.
  • GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Tesla M60 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M60 is 3512 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−12 35−40
ultra / 1080p 6−7 24−27
QHD / 1440p 1−2 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 24−27 60−65
medium / 1080p 14−16 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M60 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 245% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 580M Tesla M60
Architecture Fermi Maxwell 2.0
Code name N12E-GTX2 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 28 June 2011 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 2048
Core clock speed 620 MHz 557 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 39.7 billion/sec 150.8
Floating-point performance 952.3 gflops 2x 4,833 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
CUDA cores 384
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s 432 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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