G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 580

2010

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 580

2010

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 580 better than GRID RTX6000-8Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,634 vs 4,514 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 580 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 580 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 3 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 580 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $499 MSRP. GeForce GTX 580 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 580 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GRID RTX6000-8Q make more sense than GeForce GTX 580?

Yes. GRID RTX6000-8Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 580. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 580 currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 580 Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
1080p
low	80 FPS	103 FPS
medium	65 FPS	85 FPS
high	52 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	86 FPS
medium	55 FPS	72 FPS
high	39 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	28 FPS
medium	23 FPS	26 FPS
high	15 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 580 Open GRID RTX6000-8Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
1080p
low	132 FPS	128 FPS
medium	103 FPS	101 FPS
high	81 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	88 FPS
medium	65 FPS	65 FPS
high	52 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	41 FPS
medium	32 FPS	32 FPS
high	29 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	24 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 580 Open GRID RTX6000-8Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
1080p
low	209 FPS	203 FPS
medium	167 FPS	163 FPS
high	139 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	152 FPS
medium	125 FPS	122 FPS
high	104 FPS	102 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	102 FPS
medium	83 FPS	81 FPS
high	70 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 580 Open GRID RTX6000-8Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
1080p
low	157 FPS	181 FPS
medium	116 FPS	148 FPS
high	100 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	131 FPS
medium	89 FPS	110 FPS
high	76 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	77 FPS
medium	50 FPS	60 FPS
high	39 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580 and GRID RTX6000-8Q

GeForce GTX 580

The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580 scores 4,634 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,634+3%	4,514
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.581 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+205%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	384-bit+500%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_2
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 580) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Encoder	None	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580 draws 244W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 8.1% difference. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 580) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	GRID RTX6000-8Q
TDP	244W	225W-8%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85 C	—
Perf/Watt	19.0	20.1+6%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 580 launched at $499 MSRP, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0. The GRID RTX6000-8Q costs 100+% less ($499 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.3 (GeForce GTX 580) vs Infinity (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q offers Infinity% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).