GeForce GTX 470M
VS
Iris Pro Graphics 580

GeForce GTX 470M vs Iris Pro Graphics 580

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 470M

2010Core: 535 MHz
VS
Intel

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 470M is positioned at rank #38 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
89%
#28
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
167%
#30
151%
#31
151%
#35
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
137%
#36
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
136%
#38
GeForce GTX 470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
91%
#48
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
91%
#49
GeForce 610M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20
90%
#50
GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75
89%
#53
GeForce GTX 980M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 470M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Pro Graphics 580 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470M and Iris Pro Graphics 580

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 470M

The GeForce GTX 470M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,953 points.

Intel

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470M scores 1,953 and the Iris Pro Graphics 580 reaches 1,985 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470M is built on Fermi while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
G3D Mark Score
1,953
1,985+2%
Architecture
Fermi
Generation 9.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm+
Shading Units
288
576+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6163 TFLOPS
1.094 TFLOPS+78%
ROPs
24+167%
9
TMUs
48
72+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 470M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
VRAM Capacity
1.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470M draws 75W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 50% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 470M) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
TDP
75W
45W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
0W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
None
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
80-6%
Perf/Watt
26.0
44.1+70%
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Value Analysis

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 470MIris Pro Graphics 580
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GF104
Skylake GT4e
Release
September 3 2010
September 1 2015
Ranking
#689
#707