Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs GeForce RTX 4060
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 884.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 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 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-884.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+884.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060
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 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Iris Pro Graphics 580 scores 1,985 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 884.8%. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm+ vs 5 nm. Shader units: 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 2460 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,985 | 19,548+885% |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 576 | 3072+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.094 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+1281% |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 2460 MHz+159% |
| ROPs | 9 | 48+433% |
| TMUs | 72 | 96+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 Pro Graphics 580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Graphics 580 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync Video | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | Quick Sync Video | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Pro Graphics 580 draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 87.5% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 73°C.
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W-61% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 0W-100% | 550W |
| Power Connector | None | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 73°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 44.1 | 170.0+285% |
Value Analysis
The Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 and now averages $299. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($299 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $299 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 65.4 |
| Codename | Skylake GT4e | AD107 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #707 | #84 |
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