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MSI GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB vs MSI GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 22identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:GeForce GTS 450
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:GeForce GTX 580
  • Processor frequency
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:850 MHz
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:832 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:1 GB
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:1.5 GB
  • Memory bus
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:128 bit
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:384 bit
  • Memory clock speed
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:3920 MHz
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:4200 MHz
  • Interface type
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:PCI Express 2.0
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:PCI Express x16
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:0
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB:0
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:1

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Comparison of GeForce GTS 450 Cyclone 1GB, GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB
39 specifications
Processor3 differ
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTS 450GeForce GTX 580
Processor frequencyDiffers850 MHz832 MHz
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU SLI
Memory3 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers1 GB1.5 GB
Memory busDiffers128 bit384 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers3920 MHz4200 MHz
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Interface typeDiffersPCI Express 2.0PCI Express x16
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
OpenGL versionDiffers4.14.0
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Form factorDiffersFull-Height/Half-Length (FH/HL)Full-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one450 gUnknown — not stated by the source
LengthDiffers210 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm45 mm
HeightDiffers111 mm127 mm

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