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    GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce GTX 980M

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 980M, 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 980M.
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    GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 980M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 580M and GeForce GTX 980M are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or GeForce GTX 980M here:

    GeForce GTX 580M Laptops
    GeForce GTX 980M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M GeForce GTX 980M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 MB 8 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 980M has 6 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 418 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 980M is 1000 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 GeForce GTX 980M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 245% more, than GeForce GTX 580M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M GeForce GTX 980M
    Architecture Fermi Maxwell
    Code name N12E-GTX2 GM204
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 28 June 2011 7 October 2014
    Pipelines 384 1536
    Core clock speed 620 MHz 1038 MHz
    Boost Clock 1127 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million 5,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 39.7 billion/sec 51.84
    Floating-point performance 952.3 gflops 3,462 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 2500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 160 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support +
    DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.5
    OpenCL 1.1 1.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 384 1536
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
    SLI options + +
    HDMI +
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s 383 Mh/s
    Laptop size large large
    DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support +
    H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
    Optimus + +
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
    BatteryBoost +
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