Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs GeForce RTX 4070
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 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly newer (2023 vs 0). The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1404.7% 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1404.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1404.7%) |
| Longevity | Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070
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 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 1404.7%. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 10 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,789 | 26,919+1405% |
| Architecture | Generation 11.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 5888+1050% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.024 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+2747% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2475 MHz+148% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 32 | 184+475% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| 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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync 7 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | Quick Sync 7 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 650W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 304mm |
| Height | — | 137mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 119.3 | 134.6+13% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($550 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 950 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 48.9 |
| Codename | Ice Lake GT2 | AD104 |
| Release | sem dados | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #634 | #32 |
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