GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Iris Pro Graphics 580

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

8 GB 200

20,312

+923.3%

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 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 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+923.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown 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

❌344.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 45W.

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 200W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,985 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: 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 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015

Why buy it

✅+923.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown 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

✅Draws 45W instead of 200W, a 155W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌344.4% higher power demand at 200W vs 45W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,985 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: 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 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Iris Pro Graphics 580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 1,985 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 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 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015, 923.3% 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 923.3% 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 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics 580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	152 FPS	22 FPS
medium	137 FPS	15 FPS
high	118 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	16 FPS
medium	107 FPS	9 FPS
high	91 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	5 FPS
medium	65 FPS	3 FPS
high	50 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	425 FPS	83 FPS
medium	366 FPS	56 FPS
high	296 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	272 FPS	56 FPS
medium	229 FPS	32 FPS
high	190 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	156 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	25 FPS
medium	114 FPS	16 FPS
high	96 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	9 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	859 FPS	89 FPS
medium	693 FPS	71 FPS
high	602 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	457 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	658 FPS	67 FPS
medium	529 FPS	54 FPS
high	452 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	343 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	434 FPS	45 FPS
medium	346 FPS	36 FPS
high	275 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Open Iris Pro Graphics 580

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
1080p
low	580 FPS	89 FPS
medium	514 FPS	71 FPS
high	424 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	478 FPS	67 FPS
medium	427 FPS	54 FPS
high	335 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	290 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	285 FPS	41 FPS
medium	266 FPS	30 FPS
high	234 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	15 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Iris Pro Graphics 580

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 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 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 1,985 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 923.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 950 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
G3D Mark Score	20,312+923%	1,985
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 9.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	4864+744%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.2 TFLOPS+1381%	1.094 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz+75%	950 MHz
ROPs	80+789%	9
TMUs	152+111%	72

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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 Pro Graphics 580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	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 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 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 Pro Graphics 580
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 (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 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
Encoder	NVENC (Ampere)	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	NVDEC (Ampere)	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 126.5% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: 8-pin vs None. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	Iris Pro Graphics 580
TDP	200W	45W-78%
Recommended PSU	600W	0W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	None
Length	242mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80
Perf/Watt	101.6+130%	44.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).