GeForce GTX 580 vs Tesla M6

When comparing GeForce GTX 580 and Tesla M6, 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 Tesla M6 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 Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 244 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin and One 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 8 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 580 has 144% more power consumption, than Tesla M6.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 580 has 1528 GB more memory, than Tesla M6.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 614 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.
  • GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 3008 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 35−40
ultra / 1080p 14−16 24−27
QHD / 1440p 8−9 20−22
4K / 2160p 6−7 10−12
low / 720p 40−45 65−70
medium / 1080p 27−30 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 75% more, than GeForce GTX 580.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 Tesla M6
Architecture Fermi Maxwell 2.0
Code name GF110 GM204
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 9 November 2010 30 August 2015
Pipelines 512 1536
Core clock speed 1544 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1180 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 49.4 billion/sec 113.3
Floating-point performance 1,581.1 gflops 3,625 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width 384 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 2004 MHz (4008 data rate) 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.4 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.2 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
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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