GeForce GTX 1060 vs Iris Pro Graphics 580

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

6 GB 180

10,064

+407.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Iris Pro Graphics 580

Shared System RAM 45

1,985

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅+407% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Pro Graphics 580: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Pro Graphics 580 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌300% higher power demand at 180W vs 45W.

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 180W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,985 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015

Why buy it

✅+407% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Pro Graphics 580: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Pro Graphics 580 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 180W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌300% higher power demand at 180W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,985 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Iris Pro Graphics 580?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 1,985 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Iris Pro Graphics 580 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015, 407.0% more raw performance headroom, and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 407.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Iris Pro Graphics 580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Iris Pro Graphics 580 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics 580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	117 FPS	22 FPS
medium	105 FPS	15 FPS
high	91 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	16 FPS
medium	87 FPS	9 FPS
high	76 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	5 FPS
medium	49 FPS	3 FPS
high	41 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	216 FPS	83 FPS
medium	181 FPS	56 FPS
high	148 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	56 FPS
medium	107 FPS	32 FPS
high	87 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	25 FPS
medium	51 FPS	16 FPS
high	49 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	453 FPS	89 FPS
medium	362 FPS	71 FPS
high	302 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	67 FPS
medium	272 FPS	54 FPS
high	226 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	45 FPS
medium	181 FPS	36 FPS
high	151 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	358 FPS	89 FPS
medium	302 FPS	71 FPS
high	260 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	67 FPS
medium	254 FPS	54 FPS
high	208 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	41 FPS
medium	133 FPS	30 FPS
high	123 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Iris Pro Graphics 580

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Iris Pro Graphics 580

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,985 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 1,985 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 407%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
G3D Mark Score	10,064+407%	1,985
Architecture	Pascal	Generation 9.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	2560+344%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+711%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+82%	950 MHz
ROPs	64+611%	9
TMUs	160+122%	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 120% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Iris Pro Graphics 580
TDP	180W	45W-75%
Recommended PSU	400W	0W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	None
Length	173mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	55.9+27%	44.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).