Iris Pro Graphics 580
VS
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Iris Pro Graphics 580

2015Core: 350 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 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.
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
83%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
74%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 776.6% 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.

InsightIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-776.6%)
Leading raw performance (+776.6%)
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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Iris Pro Graphics 580 scores 1,985 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 776.6%. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm+ vs 5 nm. Shader units: 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
1,985
17,400+777%
Architecture
Generation 9.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
14 nm+
5 nm
Shading Units
576
4352+656%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.094 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+1916%
Boost Clock
950 MHz
2535 MHz+167%
ROPs
9
48+433%
TMUs
72
136+89%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
8 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
256 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.2
1.4+17%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Quick Sync Video vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
Quick Sync Video
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
Quick Sync Video
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 draws 45W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 112.2% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
45W-72%
160W
Recommended PSU
0W-100%
650W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80
80°C
Perf/Watt
44.1
108.8+147%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Skylake GT4e
AD106
Release
September 1 2015
May 18 2023
Ranking
#707
#59