Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Plus Graphics 950

15

1,789

0.0%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+636.2%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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 RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 0). 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 950 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 636.2% 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 950.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-636.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+636.2%)
Longevity	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)	🔮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.

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 950 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 636.2%. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 10 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	1,789	13,170+636%
Architecture	Generation 11.0	Ampere
Process Node	10 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	512	3584+600%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1144%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1777 MHz+78%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	32	112+250%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 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 950	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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) 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 950	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%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Quick Sync 7	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	Quick Sync 7	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.