Quadro FX 580 vs GeForce GTS 250

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTS 250 with Quadro FX 580, including specs and performance data.

GTS 250
2009
1 GB GDDR3, 150 Watt
1.54
+267%

GTS 250 outperforms FX 580 by a whopping 267% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking9721249
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.090.01
Power efficiency0.700.72
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Tesla (2006−2010)
GPU code nameG92BG96C
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date4 March 2009 (15 years ago)9 April 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199 $199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

GTS 250 has 800% better value for money than FX 580.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores12832
Core clock speed738 MHz450 MHz
Number of transistors754 million314 million
Manufacturing process technology55 nm55 nm
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt40 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature105 °Cno data
Texture fill rate44.937.200
Floating-point processing power0.3871 TFLOPS0.072 TFLOPS
ROPs168
TMUs6416

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Length229 mm198 mm
Height4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)no data
Width2-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectors1x 6-pinNone
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount1 GB512 MB
Memory bus width256 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed1100 MHz800 MHz
Memory bandwidth70.4 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsTwo Dual Link DVI1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort
Multi monitor support+no data
HDMI+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIS/PDIFno data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model4.04.0
OpenGL3.03.3
OpenCL1.11.1
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA+1.1

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTS 250 1.54
+267%
FX 580 0.42

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTS 250 594
+269%
FX 580 161

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.54 0.42
Recency 4 March 2009 9 April 2009
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 512 MB
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 40 Watt

GTS 250 has a 266.7% higher aggregate performance score, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.

FX 580, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 275% lower power consumption.

The GeForce GTS 250 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro FX 580 in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTS 250 is a desktop card while Quadro FX 580 is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250
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