Product comparison · 2 gpus

MSI GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB vs MSI GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 23identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:GeForce GTX 460
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:GeForce GTX 580
  • Processor frequency
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:675 MHz
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:832 MHz
  • Memory bus
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:192 bit
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:384 bit
  • Memory clock speed
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:3600 MHz
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:4200 MHz
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:0
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:0
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:1
  • OpenGL version
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:4.1
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:4.0
  • Length
    • GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB:200.6 mm
    • GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB:305 mm

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Comparison of GeForce GTX 460 Cyclone 768MB, GeForce GTX 580 Lightning 1536MB
38 specifications
Processor3 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTX 460GeForce GTX 580
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
CUDAYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers675 MHz832 MHz
Graphics card RAMDAC400 MHz400 MHz
Maximum digital resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI2-Way SLI, 3-Way SLI, Quad-GPU SLI
Memory2 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory busDiffers192 bit384 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers3600 MHz4200 MHz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface typePCI Express x16PCI Express x16
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-D ports quantity00
DVI-I ports quantity22
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI ports quantity22
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
PhysXYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version1111
OpenGL versionDiffers4.14.0
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
NVIDIA 3D VisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full HDYesYes
Design1 differ
Cooling typeActiveActive
Bracket heightFull-Height (FH)Full-Height (FH)
Form factorDiffersFull-Height/Half-Length (FH/HL)Full-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Minimum system requirementsPCI-E x16PCI-E x16
Weight & dimensions3 differ
LengthDiffers200.6 mm305 mm
DepthDiffers38 mm45 mm
HeightDiffers110 mm127 mm
Other featuresidentical
Mac compatibilityNoNo
HDMIYesYes

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