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    GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce GTX 960A

    When comparing GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 960A, 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 GeForce GTX 960A 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 960A

    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 960A
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 MB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 580M has 33% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960A.
    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 960A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 960A - in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 960A - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 409 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 960A - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 3512 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−12 12−14
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 2−3
    low / 720p 24−27 24−27
    medium / 1080p 14−16 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M GeForce GTX 960A
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name N12E-GTX2 GM107
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 28 June 2011 13 March 2015
    Pipelines 384 640
    Core clock speed 620 MHz 1029 MHz
    Boost Clock 1085 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 39.7 billion/sec 43.40
    Floating-point performance 952.3 gflops 1,389 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 80.19 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 + 5.0
    CUDA cores 384
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options +
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s 180 Mh/s
    Laptop size large
    Optimus +
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