Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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 GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 778% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 650.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-778%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+778%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 Iris Plus Graphics 650 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Iris Plus Graphics 650
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Plus Graphics 650 scores 1,500 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 778%. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm++ vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 13,170+778% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm++ | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 3584+833% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8832 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+1342% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1777 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 6 | 48+700% |
| TMUs | 48 | 112+133% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Iris Plus Graphics 650 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | QuickSync | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 650 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-91% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0+29% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 650 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Kaby Lake GT3e | GA106 |
| Release | January 3 2017 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #718 | #147 |
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