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    GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs Radeon HD 8790M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 580M SLI and Radeon HD 8790M, 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 SLI and Radeon HD 8790M 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 580M SLI and Radeon HD 8790M are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 580M SLI and Radeon HD 8790M 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 SLI or Radeon HD 8790M here:

    GeForce GTX 580M SLI Laptops
    Radeon HD 8790M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M SLI Radeon HD 8790M
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt
    Interface MXM-A (3.0)
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 580M SLI is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon HD 8790M - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 230 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.
    • GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 8790M - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M SLI.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 24−27 3−4
    ultra / 1080p 14−16 1−2
    QHD / 1440p 10−11 0−1
    4K / 2160p 6−7 −
    low / 720p 45−50 14−16
    medium / 1080p 30−35 6−7
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 400% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M SLI Radeon HD 8790M
    Architecture Fermi GCN
    Code name N12E-GTX2 Mars XTX
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 6 January 2011 16 November 2012
    Pipelines 768 384
    Core clock speed 620 MHz 850 MHz
    Boost Clock 900 MHz
    Transistor count 950 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 21.60
    Floating-point performance 691.2 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 4500 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 64 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX DirectX 11, Shader 5.0 12 (11_1)
    Shader Model 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 80 Mh/s
    Laptop size large medium sized
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