GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Iris Pro Graphics 580

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+441.5%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080

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 RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅+441.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌55.6% higher power demand at 70W vs 45W.

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 70W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,985 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015

Why buy it

✅+441.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 70W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌55.6% higher power demand at 70W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,985 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌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 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Iris Pro Graphics 580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,985 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, 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 RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2015, 441.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 441.5% 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 RTX 3050 6GB 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 RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics 580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	109 FPS	22 FPS
medium	92 FPS	15 FPS
high	77 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	16 FPS
medium	81 FPS	9 FPS
high	59 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	5 FPS
medium	28 FPS	3 FPS
high	19 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	174 FPS	83 FPS
medium	149 FPS	56 FPS
high	118 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	56 FPS
medium	106 FPS	32 FPS
high	83 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	25 FPS
medium	62 FPS	16 FPS
high	48 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	484 FPS	89 FPS
medium	387 FPS	71 FPS
high	322 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	67 FPS
medium	290 FPS	54 FPS
high	242 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	45 FPS
medium	193 FPS	36 FPS
high	161 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	243 FPS	89 FPS
medium	210 FPS	71 FPS
high	171 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	67 FPS
medium	166 FPS	54 FPS
high	131 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	41 FPS
medium	87 FPS	30 FPS
high	69 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Iris Pro Graphics 580

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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 RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 1,985 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 441.5%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
G3D Mark Score	10,749+442%	1,985
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 9.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	2304+300%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+519%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+55%	950 MHz
ROPs	32+256%	9
TMUs	72	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 43.5% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 160mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Iris Pro Graphics 580
TDP	70W	45W-36%
Recommended PSU	300W	0W-100%
Power Connector	None	None
Length	160mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80
Perf/Watt	153.6+248%	44.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($169 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).