Radeon RX 570X vs Iris Pro Graphics 580
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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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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 570X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 570X 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 Iris Pro Graphics 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 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 Radeon RX 570X and Iris Pro Graphics 580
Radeon RX 570X
The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 570X scores 1,923 and the Iris Pro Graphics 580 reaches 1,985 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses Generation 9.0, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 576 (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,923 | 1,985+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 2048+256% | 576 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.095 TFLOPS+366% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1244 MHz+31% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+256% | 9 |
| TMUs | 128+78% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 570X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 12 (12_1) (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 5+67% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs Quick Sync Video (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs Quick Sync Video.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the Iris Pro Graphics 580's 45W — a 90.9% difference. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 0W (Iris Pro Graphics 580). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 45W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 16.0 | 44.1+176% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the Iris Pro Graphics 580 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Pro Graphics 580 costs 100+% less ($169 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs Infinity (Iris Pro Graphics 580) — the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $169 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | Skylake GT4e |
| Release | April 11 2018 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #693 | #707 |
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