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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
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GeForce RTX 3070
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Why is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200?
The comparison between Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti serves as a clear demonstration of the gap between integrated graphics and high-performance dedicated hardware. The Iris Pro 6200 was a high-end integrated GPU for its time (2015), designed for light gaming in thin-and-light laptops. The RTX 3070 Ti is a modern desktop powerhouse built for serious 1440p gaming.\n\nThe performance difference is staggering. The RTX 3070 Ti is typically 25 to 35 times more powerful, providing triple-digit frame rates in AAA titles where the Iris Pro would struggle to maintain even a slideshow at the lowest settings. The RTX card also introduces modern features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS, which are entirely absent on the older integrated solution. Furthermore, the dedicated 8GB of VRAM on the 30-series card is a massive upgrade over the shared system memory used by the Iris Pro.\n\nUltimately, there is no contest. The Intel Iris Pro 6200 remains an interesting note in GPU history for its unique eDRAM cache, but for any level of serious modern gaming or creative work, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the vastly superior choice, offering a level of fidelity and performance that defines the modern PC experience.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1341.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200.
| Insight | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1341.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1341.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 and GeForce RTX 3070
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,538 points.
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 scores 1,538 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 1341.6%. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is built on Generation 8.0 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 0.8448 TFLOPS (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1725 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,538 | 22,172+1342% |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 5888+1433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8448 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+2304% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1725 MHz+57% |
| ROPs | 6 | 96+1500% |
| TMUs | 48 | 184+283% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 174.5% difference. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 102.5+2% | 100.8 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 costs 100+% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).
| Feature | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 110.9 |
| Codename | Broadwell GT3e | GA104 |
| Release | September 5 2014 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #763 | #63 |
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