Iris Plus Graphics 950
VS
GeForce GTX 580M SLI

Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs GeForce GTX 580M SLI

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 950

Core: 400 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

2011Core: 620 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 580M SLI

#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
98%
#219
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
490%
#221
445%
#222
443%
#226
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
403%
#227
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
400%
#229
GeForce GTX 580M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#230
Maxwell GPU Surface Book
MSRP: $150|Avg: $75
100%
#235
Radeon RX 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
97%
#236
Radeon HD 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
96%
#237
Radeon HD 7570M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15
95%
#239
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
93%
#240
GeForce MX570 A
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
#242
GeForce GT 645
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is significantly newer (2011 vs 0). The GeForce GTX 580M SLI likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 580M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightIris Plus Graphics 950GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity
Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 950 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 950 and GeForce GTX 580M SLI

Intel

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 580M SLI

The GeForce GTX 580M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,771 points.

Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 and the GeForce GTX 580M SLI reaches 1,771 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI uses Fermi, both on 10 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 950GeForce GTX 580M SLI
G3D Mark Score
1,789+1%
1,771
Architecture
Generation 11.0
Fermi
Process Node
10 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512
768+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 950GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580M SLI has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 580M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 950GeForce GTX 580M SLI
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 950GeForce GTX 580M SLI
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+15%
4.0
Max Displays
3+50%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 580M SLI).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 950GeForce GTX 580M SLI
Encoder
Quick Sync 7
PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder
Quick Sync 7
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 580M SLI's 100W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 580M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 90°C.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 950GeForce GTX 580M SLI
TDP
15W-85%
100W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
1x 6-pin
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C-6%
90°C
Perf/Watt
119.3+574%
17.7