Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs GeForce RTX 3060
Iris Plus Graphics 950
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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 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 is significantly newer (2021 vs 0). The GeForce RTX 3060 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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 850% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-850%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+850%) |
| Longevity | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 RTX 3060
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
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 850%. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 10 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,789 | 16,995+850% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 950 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync 7 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Quick Sync 7 | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 167.6% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-91% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 119.3+19% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($289 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 58.8 |
| Codename | Ice Lake GT2 | GA106 |
| Release | sem dados | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #634 | #114 |
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