GeForce GTX 580 vs NVS 510

When comparing GeForce GTX 580 and NVS 510, 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 580 and NVS 510 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 NVS 510
Power consumption (TDP) 244 Watt 35 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin and One 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • GeForce GTX 580 has 597% more power consumption, than NVS 510.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 580 has 1534 GB more memory, than NVS 510.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and NVS 510 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 747 MHz higher, than NVS 510.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and NVS 510 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • NVS 510 is 150 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 580.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 222 MHz higher, than NVS 510.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 0−1
ultra / 1080p 14−16
QHD / 1440p 8−9 0−1
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 40−45 1−2
medium / 1080p 27−30 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than NVS 510.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 NVS 510
Architecture Fermi Kepler
Code name GF110 GK107
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 9 November 2010 23 October 2012
Pipelines 512 192
Core clock speed 1544 MHz 797 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 49.4 billion/sec 12.75
Floating-point performance 1,581.1 gflops 306.0 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) 160 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2004 MHz (4008 data rate) 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.4 GB/s 28.51 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.2 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 512
Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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