GeForce RTX 4070 vs Iris Pro Graphics P580

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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+1228.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 232.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $150 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 (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Iris Pro Graphics P580

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $449 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,026 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 13.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Iris Pro Graphics P580

2015

Why buy it

✅+1228.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 232.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 13.5 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $150 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 (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $449 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,026 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 13.5 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Iris Pro Graphics P580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 2,026 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Iris Pro Graphics P580 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 1228.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 4070 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 299.3% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 1228.7% higher G3D Mark. Iris Pro Graphics P580 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Pro Graphics P580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Pro Graphics P580 is 2015 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 2,026 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 4070 Benchmark Check

Iris Pro Graphics P580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
1080p
low	183 FPS	22 FPS
medium	167 FPS	15 FPS
high	151 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	16 FPS
medium	124 FPS	9 FPS
high	110 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	5 FPS
medium	78 FPS	3 FPS
high	65 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
1080p
low	544 FPS	83 FPS
medium	454 FPS	56 FPS
high	353 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	56 FPS
medium	288 FPS	32 FPS
high	235 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	25 FPS
medium	144 FPS	16 FPS
high	125 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
1080p
low	884 FPS	91 FPS
medium	713 FPS	73 FPS
high	643 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	68 FPS
medium	549 FPS	55 FPS
high	483 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	46 FPS
medium	373 FPS	36 FPS
high	326 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	23 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
1080p
low	751 FPS	91 FPS
medium	612 FPS	73 FPS
high	536 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	68 FPS
medium	500 FPS	55 FPS
high	433 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	41 FPS
medium	324 FPS	30 FPS
high	301 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	15 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Iris Pro Graphics P580

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Iris Pro Graphics P580

The Iris Pro Graphics P580 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 1050 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,026 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Iris Pro Graphics P580's 2,026 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1228.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Iris Pro Graphics P580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics P580). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.21 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics P580). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
G3D Mark Score	26,919+1229%	2,026
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 9.0
Process Node	5 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	5888+922%	576
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+2309%	1.21 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+136%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64+611%	9
TMUs	184+156%	72

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 Pro Graphics P580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
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 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics P580 has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Iris Pro Graphics P580's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1W (Iris Pro Graphics P580). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Iris Pro Graphics P580
TDP	200W	15W-93%
Recommended PSU	650W	1W-100%
Power Connector	8-pin	Integrated
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6	135.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Iris Pro Graphics P580 launched at $150. The Iris Pro Graphics P580 costs 75% less ($449 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 13.5 (Iris Pro Graphics P580) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 232.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).