GeForce GTX 580 vs T550 Mobile

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 580

2010Core: 772 MHz

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T550 Mobile

2022Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 580

3 GB 244

4,634

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

T550 Mobile

2 GB 23

4,764

+2.8%

GeForce GTX 465

GeForce GTX 470

Radeon RX 560

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Arc A550M

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon RX 6850M XT

Radeon RX 6800

About G3D Mark

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.
❌960.9% higher power demand at 244W vs 23W.

T550 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 580: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 580 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 23W instead of 244W, a 221W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 580

2010

T550 Mobile

2022

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

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 580: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 580 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 23W instead of 244W, a 221W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm 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.
❌960.9% higher power demand at 244W vs 23W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is T550 Mobile better than GeForce GTX 580?

Yes. T550 Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 4,764 vs 4,634 in G3D Mark. On top of that, T550 Mobile is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 580 is a 2010 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

T550 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2010 and a 12nm process instead of 40nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

T550 Mobile is the smarter buy by a wide margin. T550 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 2.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 580 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 580 is 2010 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM, 4,634 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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

T550 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
1080p
low	80 FPS	103 FPS
medium	65 FPS	84 FPS
high	52 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	85 FPS
medium	55 FPS	70 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

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
1080p
low	132 FPS	182 FPS
medium	103 FPS	156 FPS
high	81 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	131 FPS
medium	65 FPS	106 FPS
high	52 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	75 FPS
medium	32 FPS	62 FPS
high	29 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	36 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
1080p
low	209 FPS	214 FPS
medium	167 FPS	172 FPS
high	139 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	156 FPS	161 FPS
medium	125 FPS	129 FPS
high	104 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	107 FPS
medium	83 FPS	86 FPS
high	70 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	54 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
1080p
low	157 FPS	181 FPS
medium	116 FPS	149 FPS
high	100 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	126 FPS
medium	89 FPS	105 FPS
high	76 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	74 FPS
medium	50 FPS	59 FPS
high	39 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	35 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580 and T550 Mobile

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.

T550 Mobile

The T550 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,764 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580 scores 4,634 and the T550 Mobile reaches 4,764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the T550 Mobile uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 1,024 (T550 Mobile). Raw compute: 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580) vs 3.41 TFLOPS (T550 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	4,634	4,764+3%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Turing
Process Node	40 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	512	1024+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.581 TFLOPS	3.41 TFLOPS+116%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	64	64
L1 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 580 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The T550 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 580 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the T550 Mobile has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) vs 1 MB (T550 Mobile) — the T550 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+200%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580 draws 244W versus the T550 Mobile's 23W — a 165.5% difference. The T550 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 580) vs 350W (T550 Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580	T550 Mobile
TDP	244W	23W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85 C	—
Perf/Watt	19.0	207.1+990%