GeForce GTX 580M vs Radeon HD 4870 X2
When comparing GeForce GTX 580M and Radeon HD 4870 X2, 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 4870 X2
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 | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 286 Watt |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 MB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video |
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- Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 186% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 580M.
- GeForce GTX 580M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon HD 4870 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 580M has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
- GeForce GTX 580M is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 580M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
- Core clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 80 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
- GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 4870 X2 is 2100 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Battlefield 5 is 118% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 580M and Radeon HD 4870 X2 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 180−190 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 150−160 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | − |
| high / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| GeForce GTX 580M and Radeon HD 4870 X2 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Dota 2 is 40% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 30−33 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Fortnite is 60% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Forza Horizon 4 is 108% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | − |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Grand Theft Auto V is 54% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Metro Exodus is 160% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 45% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 20−22 |
| medium / 768p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 122% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 580M | Radeon HD 4870 X2 | |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale |
| Code name | N12E-GTX2 | R700 |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 28 June 2011 | 12 August 2008 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 800 |
| Core clock speed | 620 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,950 million | 956 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 39.7 billion/sec | 28.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 952.3 gflops | 2x 1,120.0 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1500 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 96.0 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 API | 10.1 (10_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 384 | |
| Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| 3D Blu-Ray | + | |
| 3D Gaming | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 40 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
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