Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Iris Pro Graphics 580
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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 GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 611% 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 Pro Graphics 580.
| Insight | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-611%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+611%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Pro Graphics 580 scores 1,985 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 611%. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 14 nm+ vs 12 nm. Shader units: 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,985 | 14,114+611% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 1920+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.094 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+490% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1680 MHz+77% |
| ROPs | 9 | 48+433% |
| TMUs | 72 | 120+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Graphics 580 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 4+33% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Pro Graphics 580 draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 72.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-72% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 44.1 | 88.2+100% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 117.6 |
| Codename | Skylake GT4e | TU106 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #707 | #168 |
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