GeForce GTX 670MX vs Iris Pro Graphics 580

GeForce GTX 670MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 670MX

1,978

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

Iris Pro Graphics 580

1,985

+0.4%

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 670MX is positioned at rank #111 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 670MX

#101

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

274%

#103

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

249%

#104

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

248%

#108

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

226%

#109

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

224%

#111

GeForce GTX 670MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

99%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

97%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

97%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

97%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

96%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

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 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑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.

GeForce GTX 670MX Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670MX and Iris Pro Graphics 580

GeForce GTX 670MX

The GeForce GTX 670MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,978 points.

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

The GeForce GTX 670MX scores 1,978 and the Iris Pro Graphics 580 reaches 1,985 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670MX is built on Kepler while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 1.154 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Pro Graphics 580
G3D Mark Score	1,978	1,985
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	960+67%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.154 TFLOPS+5%	1.094 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+167%	9
TMUs	80+11%	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris 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 670MX comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 670MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Pro Graphics 580
VRAM Capacity	3 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 670MX) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Pro Graphics 580
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.2	4.6+10%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670MX	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	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 670MX 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 670MX) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.