GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Iris Plus Graphics

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Iris Plus Graphics

Boost: 1000 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+1035.4%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

Iris Plus Graphics

Shared System RAM 15

1,789

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 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+1035.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 184.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 17.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.
❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Iris Plus Graphics

Why buy it

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,789 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Iris Plus Graphics

Why buy it

✅+1035.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 184.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 17.9 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $299 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 242mm, a 241mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.
❌24100% longer card at 242mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,789 vs 20,312).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.9 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Iris Plus Graphics?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,789 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Iris Plus Graphics is a 0 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 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 0, 1035.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 3060 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 299.0% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 1035.4% higher G3D Mark. Iris Plus Graphics really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Plus Graphics still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Plus Graphics is 0 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,789 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	152 FPS	43 FPS
medium	137 FPS	30 FPS
high	118 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	34 FPS
medium	107 FPS	21 FPS
high	91 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	11 FPS
medium	65 FPS	7 FPS
high	50 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	3 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Iris Plus Graphics

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	425 FPS	81 FPS
medium	366 FPS	64 FPS
high	296 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	60 FPS
medium	229 FPS	37 FPS
high	190 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	31 FPS
medium	114 FPS	20 FPS
high	96 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	11 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Iris Plus Graphics

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	859 FPS	81 FPS
medium	693 FPS	64 FPS
high	602 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	60 FPS
medium	529 FPS	48 FPS
high	452 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	40 FPS
medium	346 FPS	32 FPS
high	275 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Iris Plus Graphics

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	580 FPS	81 FPS
medium	514 FPS	64 FPS
high	424 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	60 FPS
medium	427 FPS	48 FPS
high	335 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	40 FPS
medium	266 FPS	32 FPS
high	234 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Iris Plus Graphics

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Iris Plus Graphics

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Iris Plus Graphics

The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 1,789 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 1035.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Iris Plus Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 8 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
G3D Mark Score	20,312+1035%	1,789
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 11.0
Process Node	8 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	4864+850%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+1482%	1.024 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+67%	1000 MHz
ROPs	80+900%	8
TMUs	152+375%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Plus Graphics relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
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 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12_1 (Iris Plus Graphics). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs QuickSync.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	QuickSync
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 242mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	600W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	242mm	1mm
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	101.6	119.3+17%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Iris Plus Graphics launched at $100. The Iris Plus Graphics costs 74.9% less ($299 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 17.9 (Iris Plus Graphics) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 184.4% better value.