GTX 580 vs GTX 660 Which is better?

[g335]

Hello

I have the ASUS DC2 GTX660 2G gpu.

I found a MSI N 580GTX Lightning 1.5G gpu for 150 dollars.
Which would be better for graphic design, 3D design and animation and video editing?

i currently have a pc with a Intel Q6600 oced to 2.9ghz. But I am building a computer with a AMD 8350.

 

[AMD Radeon]

both card perform similar
but GTX 660 draws 1/3 power than older GTX 580. not even half

you can judge yourself from this review series
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Zotac/GeForce_GTX_660/8.html

 

[littleleo]

It depends on what your using it for the 580 was the top single GPU of the 500 series and the 660 is a mainstream gaming card of the 600 series. The 580 should have more power but the 660 will be much more power efficient. Now that we are in the 700 series you may want to get a more contemporary card to have the latest features, support, and the best chance of being compatible with the newest software.

 

[g335]

It depends on what your using it for the 580 was the top single GPU of the 500 series and the 660 is a mainstream gaming card of the 600 series. The 580 should have more power but the 660 will be much more power efficient. Now that we are in the 700 series you may want to get a more contemporary card to have the latest features, support, and the best chance of being compatible with the newest software.

The card will be used for gaming and graphic design, 3D design and animation rendering and video editing.

 

[littleleo]

The 580 should be a little faster in most games but it will use more power and run hotter. You be spending $150 more however I don't know if the small increase in power will be worth it to you. Does you motherboard support SLI maybe it would be better to add another GTX 660 if it does.

http://www.hwcompare.com/13323/geforce-gtx-580-vs-geforce-gtx-660/

http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html