Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs GeForce GTX 1060
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 570.9% 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU).
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-570.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+570.9%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) and GeForce GTX 1060
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) scores 1,500 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 570.9%. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 10 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 10,064+571% |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Pascal |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 2560+5233% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1733 MHz+58% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: QuickSync vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | QuickSync | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 175% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-93% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 125.0+124% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 167.7 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | GP104 |
| Release | May 28 2019 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #760 | #137 |
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