Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q vs GeForce GTX 580

Place in the ranking	410	257
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	2.01	no data
Power efficiency	3.38	24.90
Architecture	Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)	Turing (2018−2022)
GPU code name	GF110	TU106
Market segment	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	9 November 2010 (14 years ago)	27 May 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$499	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

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 cores	512	2304
Core clock speed	772 MHz	600 MHz
Boost clock speed	no data	1215 MHz
Number of transistors	3,000 million	10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	244 Watt	60 Watt
Maximum GPU temperature	97 °C	no data
Texture fill rate	49.41	175.0
Floating-point processing power	1.581 TFLOPS	5.599 TFLOPS
ROPs	48	64
TMUs	64	144
Tensor Cores	no data	288
Ray Tracing Cores	no data	36

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).

Laptop size	no data	large
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0 x 16	no data
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Length	267 mm	no data
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)	no data
Width	2-slot	no data
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin	None
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 type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	6 GB
Memory bus width	384 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	2004 MHz (4008 data rate)	1750 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.4 GB/s	448.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-

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 Connectors	Mini HDMITwo Dual Link DVI	No outputs
Multi monitor support	+	no data
HDMI	+	-
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536	no data
G-SYNC support	-	+
Audio input for HDMI	Internal	no data

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Ready

no data

API compatibility

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

DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.5
OpenGL	4.2	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	+	1.2.131
CUDA	+	7.5

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.

GTX 580 11.54

RTX 3000 Max-Q 20.88
+80.9%

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.

GTX 580 4612

RTX 3000 Max-Q 8345
+80.9%

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

GTX 580 6065

RTX 3000 Max-Q 17523
+189%

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

GTX 580 4970

RTX 3000 Max-Q 13617
+174%

Gaming performance

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

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

900p	54 −75.9%	95−100 +75.9%
Full HD	95 +28.4%	74 −28.4%
1200p	78 −79.5%	140−150 +79.5%
1440p	24−27 −87.5%	45 +87.5%
4K	18−20 −83.3%	33 +83.3%

Cost per frame, $

1080p	5.25	no data
1440p	20.79	no data
4K	27.72	no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2	21−24 −77.3%	35−40 +77.3%
Cyberpunk 2077	24−27 −83.3%	40−45 +83.3%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5	35−40 −61.5%	63 +61.5%
Counter-Strike 2	21−24 −77.3%	35−40 +77.3%
Cyberpunk 2077	24−27 −8.3%	26 +8.3%
Forza Horizon 4	45−50 −93.8%	90−95 +93.8%
Forza Horizon 5	30−35 −87.1%	55−60 +87.1%
Metro Exodus	30−35 −75.8%	55−60 +75.8%
Red Dead Redemption 2	30−35 −148%	77 +148%
Valorant	45−50 −148%	119 +148%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5	35−40 −74.4%	65−70 +74.4%
Counter-Strike 2	21−24 −77.3%	35−40 +77.3%
Cyberpunk 2077	24−27 +9.1%	22 −9.1%
Dota 2	40−45 −130%	99 +130%
Far Cry 5	45−50 −70.2%	80 +70.2%
Fortnite	65−70 −63.8%	110−120 +63.8%
Forza Horizon 4	45−50 −93.8%	90−95 +93.8%
Forza Horizon 5	30−35 −87.1%	55−60 +87.1%
Grand Theft Auto V	40−45 −97.7%	85 +97.7%
Metro Exodus	30−35 −75.8%	55−60 +75.8%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS	90−95 −58.9%	140−150 +58.9%
Red Dead Redemption 2	30−35 −58.1%	45−50 +58.1%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	35−40 −91.7%	65−70 +91.7%
Valorant	45−50 −81.3%	85−90 +81.3%
World of Tanks	160−170 −46.7%	240−250 +46.7%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5	35−40 −43.6%	56 +43.6%
Counter-Strike 2	21−24 −77.3%	35−40 +77.3%
Cyberpunk 2077	24−27 +33.3%	18 −33.3%
Dota 2	40−45 −179%	120 +179%
Far Cry 5	45−50 −51.1%	70−75 +51.1%
Forza Horizon 4	45−50 −93.8%	90−95 +93.8%
Forza Horizon 5	30−35 −87.1%	55−60 +87.1%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS	90−95 −58.9%	140−150 +58.9%
Valorant	45−50 −115%	103 +115%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2	16−18 −206%	49 +206%
Grand Theft Auto V	16−18 −188%	49 +188%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS	65−70 −151%	170−180 +151%
Red Dead Redemption 2	10−11 −100%	20−22 +100%
World of Tanks	85−90 −71.8%	140−150 +71.8%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5	24−27 −87.5%	45 +87.5%
Counter-Strike 2	10−11 −90%	18−20 +90%
Cyberpunk 2077	9−10 −100%	18−20 +100%
Far Cry 5	27−30 −122%	60−65 +122%
Forza Horizon 4	27−30 −104%	55−60 +104%
Forza Horizon 5	18−20 −94.4%	35−40 +94.4%
Metro Exodus	24−27 −96%	45−50 +96%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	16−18 −93.8%	30−35 +93.8%
Valorant	30−33 −127%	68 +127%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2	14−16 −26.7%	18−20 +26.7%
Dota 2	21−24 −195%	65 +195%
Grand Theft Auto V	21−24 −195%	65 +195%
Metro Exodus	7−8 −129%	16−18 +129%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS	35−40 −88.6%	65−70 +88.6%
Red Dead Redemption 2	8−9 −75%	14−16 +75%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	21−24 −195%	65 +195%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5	10−12 −118%	24 +118%
Counter-Strike 2	14−16 −26.7%	18−20 +26.7%
Cyberpunk 2077	3−4 −66.7%	5 +66.7%
Dota 2	21−24 −245%	76 +245%
Far Cry 5	14−16 −86.7%	27−30 +86.7%
Fortnite	12−14 −100%	24−27 +100%
Forza Horizon 4	16−18 −106%	30−35 +106%
Forza Horizon 5	9−10 −100%	18−20 +100%
Valorant	12−14 −167%	32 +167%

This is how GTX 580 and RTX 3000 Max-Q compete in popular games:

RTX 3000 Max-Q is 76% faster in 900p
GTX 580 is 28% faster in 1080p
RTX 3000 Max-Q is 79% faster in 1200p
RTX 3000 Max-Q is 88% faster in 1440p
RTX 3000 Max-Q is 83% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

in Cyberpunk 2077, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the GTX 580 is 33% faster.
in Dota 2, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX 3000 Max-Q is 245% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

GTX 580 is ahead in 2 tests (3%)
RTX 3000 Max-Q is ahead in 62 tests (97%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score	11.54	20.88
Recency	9 November 2010	27 May 2019
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	6 GB
Chip lithography	40 nm	12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	244 Watt	60 Watt

RTX 3000 Max-Q has a 80.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 306.7% lower power consumption.

The Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 580 in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 580 is a desktop card while Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q is a mobile workstation one.

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