GeForce GTX 580M SLI vs Iris Plus Graphics 950

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

100

1,771

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

Iris Plus Graphics 950

15

1,789

+1.0%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is positioned at rank #229 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 580M SLI

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

98%

#219

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

490%

#221

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

445%

#222

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

443%

#226

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

403%

#227

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

400%

#229

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

100%

#235

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

97%

#236

Radeon HD 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#237

Radeon HD 7570M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15

95%

#239

Arc Graphics 130T

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

93%

#240

GeForce MX570 A

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#242

GeForce GT 645

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

92%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is significantly newer (2011 vs 0). The GeForce GTX 580M SLI likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	Iris Plus Graphics 950
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
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 Plus Graphics 950 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.

GeForce GTX 580M SLI Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580M SLI and Iris Plus Graphics 950

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.

Iris Plus Graphics 950

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI scores 1,771 and the Iris Plus Graphics 950 reaches 1,789 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is built on Fermi while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 uses Generation 11.0, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	Iris Plus Graphics 950
G3D Mark Score	1,771	1,789+1%
Architecture	Fermi	Generation 11.0
Process Node	40 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	Iris Plus Graphics 950
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 580M SLI comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	Iris Plus Graphics 950
VRAM Capacity	0.5 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 580M SLI) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	Iris Plus Graphics 950
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs Quick Sync 7. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950).

Feature	GeForce GTX 580M SLI	Iris Plus Graphics 950
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	Quick Sync 7
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	Quick Sync 7
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI draws 100W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 950's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.