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MSI 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs MSI V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 15identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:GeForce GTX 550 Ti
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:GeForce GTX 580
  • Processor frequency
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:950 MHz
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:810 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:1 GB
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:1.5 GB
  • Memory bus
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:192 bit
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:384 bit
  • Memory clock speed
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:4300 MHz
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:4008 MHz
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:0
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:0
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:1
  • OpenGL version
    • 912-V261-007 graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti:4.0
    • V256-037R graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580:4.1

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Comparison of 912-V261-007, V256-037R
34 specifications
Processor2 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTX 550 TiGeForce GTX 580
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
CUDAYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers950 MHz810 MHz
Graphics card RAMDAC400 MHz400 MHz
Parallel processing technology support3-Way SLI3-Way SLI
Memory3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers1 GB1.5 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory busDiffers192 bit384 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers4300 MHz4008 MHz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface typePCI Express x16PCI Express x16
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI-D ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Performance1 differ
PhysXYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version1111
OpenGL versionDiffers4.04.1
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Cooling typeActiveActive
CertificationKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Weight & dimensions3 differ
LengthDiffers210 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm45 mm
HeightDiffers140 mm127 mm
Other featuresidentical
HDMIYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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