GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs Iris Plus Graphics 950

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Popular choices:

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Iris Plus Graphics 950

Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

8 GB 160

22,651

+1166.1%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Iris Plus Graphics 950

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 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+1166.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,789 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Why buy it

✅+1166.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 160W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌966.7% higher power demand at 160W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,789 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Iris Plus Graphics 950?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 1,789 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Iris Plus Graphics 950 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 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 0, 1166.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1166.1% 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 Plus Graphics 950 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Iris Plus Graphics 950 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 4060 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 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
1080p
low	177 FPS	43 FPS
medium	162 FPS	30 FPS
high	142 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	34 FPS
medium	118 FPS	21 FPS
high	101 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	11 FPS
medium	79 FPS	7 FPS
high	66 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	3 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open Iris Plus Graphics 950

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
1080p
low	425 FPS	76 FPS
medium	359 FPS	49 FPS
high	292 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	48 FPS
medium	229 FPS	26 FPS
high	186 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	23 FPS
medium	95 FPS	14 FPS
high	77 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	8 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open Iris Plus Graphics 950

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
1080p
low	855 FPS	81 FPS
medium	693 FPS	64 FPS
high	609 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	60 FPS
medium	527 FPS	48 FPS
high	452 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	40 FPS
medium	355 FPS	32 FPS
high	308 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open Iris Plus Graphics 950

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
1080p
low	775 FPS	81 FPS
medium	639 FPS	64 FPS
high	558 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	60 FPS
medium	503 FPS	48 FPS
high	435 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	40 FPS
medium	322 FPS	32 FPS
high	298 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	20 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and Iris Plus Graphics 950

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the Iris Plus Graphics 950's 1,789 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 1166.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 uses Generation 11.0, both on 5 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
G3D Mark Score	22,651+1166%	1,789
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 11.0
Process Node	5 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	4352+750%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+2054%	1.024 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+154%	1000 MHz
ROPs	48+500%	8
TMUs	136+325%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Quick Sync 7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	Quick Sync 7
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	Quick Sync 7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 950's 15W — a 165.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	Iris Plus Graphics 950
TDP	160W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	550W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+19%	119.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($399 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.