Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs GeForce GTX 470M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Pro Graphics 580

45

1,985

+1.6%

1,953

0.0%

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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.

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 470M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

89%

#28

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

167%

#30

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

151%

#31

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

151%

#35

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

137%

#36

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

136%

#38

GeForce GTX 470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

91%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

90%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

89%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 470M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Iris Pro Graphics 580	GeForce GTX 470M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / 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 Pro Graphics 580 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 Pro Graphics 580 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Pro Graphics 580 and GeForce GTX 470M

Iris Pro Graphics 580

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,985 points.

GeForce GTX 470M

The GeForce GTX 470M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,953 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 scores 1,985 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTX 470M uses Fermi, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 470M). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	GeForce GTX 470M
G3D Mark Score	1,985+2%	1,953
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm+	40 nm
Shading Units	576+100%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.094 TFLOPS+78%	0.6163 TFLOPS
ROPs	9	24+167%
TMUs	72+50%	48

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	GeForce GTX 470M
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 Pro Graphics 580 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 470M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	GeForce GTX 470M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1.5 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 Pro Graphics 580) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 470M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	GeForce GTX 470M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 470M). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	Iris Pro Graphics 580	GeForce GTX 470M
Encoder	Quick Sync Video	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	Quick Sync Video	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 470M's 75W — a 50% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.