Iris Pro Graphics 580
VS
GeForce GTX 670MX

Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs GeForce GTX 670MX

Intel

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670MX

2012Core: 600 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 670MX

#101
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
274%
#103
249%
#104
248%
#108
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
226%
#109
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
224%
#111
GeForce GTX 670MX
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
99%
#116
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
97%
#117
GeForce MX570
MSRP: $150|Avg: $120
97%
#118
Radeon RX 6500
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
97%
#119
GeForce 825M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
96%
#121
Radeon HD 6970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48
96%
#123
Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#126
GeForce GT 550M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
95%
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 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 670MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Pro Graphics 580 and GeForce GTX 670MX

Intel

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 670MX

The GeForce GTX 670MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,978 points.

Graphics Performance

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 scores 1,985 and the GeForce GTX 670MX reaches 1,978 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTX 670MX uses Kepler, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 670MX). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 1.154 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670MX).

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
G3D Mark Score
1,985
1,978
Architecture
Generation 9.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm+
28 nm
Shading Units
576
960+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.094 TFLOPS
1.154 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs
9
24+167%
TMUs
72
80+11%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
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 670MX has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 670MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
3 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 670MX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+10%
4.2
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 670MX). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 670MX).

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
Encoder
Quick Sync Video
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
Quick Sync Video
PureVideo HD VP5
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 670MX'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 670MX). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
TDP
45W-40%
75W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
350W
Power Connector
None
1x 6-pin
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
44.1+67%
26.4
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Value Analysis

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 670MX
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Skylake GT4e
GK104
Release
September 1 2015
October 1 2012
Ranking
#707
#684