GeForce GTX 580 vs Quadro M600M

When comparing GeForce GTX 580 and Quadro M600M, 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 Quadro M600M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M600M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M600M 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 Quadro M600M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 Quadro M600M
Power consumption (TDP) 244 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin and One 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 580 has 713% more power consumption, than Quadro M600M.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M600M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 580 has 1534 GB more memory, than Quadro M600M.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M600M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M600M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 707 MHz higher, than Quadro M600M.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M600M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M600M is 3008 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 10−11
ultra / 1080p 14−16 6−7
QHD / 1440p 8−9 1−2
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 40−45 21−24
medium / 1080p 27−30 12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 130% more, than Quadro M600M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 Quadro M600M
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name GF110 GM107
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 9 November 2010 2 October 2015
Pipelines 512 384
Core clock speed 1544 MHz 837 MHz
Boost Clock 876 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million 1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 49.4 billion/sec 14.02
Floating-point performance 1,581.1 gflops 863.2 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 384 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2004 MHz (4008 data rate) 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.4 GB/s 80 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.2 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 142 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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