Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M

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Performance
Iris Pro Graphics 580
3,2203% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 950M36% better
4,3674% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950M has 36% better performance than the Iris Pro Graphics 580 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Iris Pro Graphics 580
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GeForce GTX 950M
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Summary

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About the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 GPU

The Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2015. It is built on the Generation 9.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Skylake GT4e) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 includes 576 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 350 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 950 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 72 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 9 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 has the 294th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM107) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 950M has 4 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 950M includes 640 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 993 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,124 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 950M has the 265th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.18% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 9.0Maxwell
Market SegmentIntegratedMobile
Release DateQ3 2015Q1 2015
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for F1 2020
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Iris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
Low - 720p
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80 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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38 FPS
High - 1080p
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29 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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19 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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13 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile20+59%
GeForce GTX 950M12.6

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Iris Pro Graphics 580
3,2203% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 950M36% better
4,3674% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950M has 36% better performance than the Iris Pro Graphics 580 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Iris Pro Graphics 580 is ranked 294th with a score of 3,220, and the GeForce GTX 950M is ranked 265th with a score of 4,367.

Performance per dollar
Iris Pro Graphics 580
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GeForce GTX 950M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Pro Graphics 580 and the GeForce GTX 950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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971
3DMark Time Spy Score
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1,094
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
14,594
21,355.5
(+46.33%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,903
3,200
(+68.16%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
3,510
4,574.5
(+30.33%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
85.6
(+69.84%)
50.4
PassMark G3D Mark
1,982
2,588
(+30.58%)
PassMark G2D Mark
364
(+66.21%)
219
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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42.1
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
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33.9
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
CodenameSkylake GT4eGM107
ArchitectureGeneration 9.0Maxwell
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors--1,870 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
Memory SizeSystem Shared4 GB
Memory TypeSystem SharedDDR3
Memory BandwidthSystem Dependent28.8 Gb/s
Memory ClockSystem Shared900 MHz
Memory InterfaceSystem Shared128 bit
L1 Cache--64 KB
L2 Cache--2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
Bus InterfaceRing BusPCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W75 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
Shading Units576--
CUDA Cores--640
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)7240
Render Output Units (ROP)916
Core Clock Speed350 MHz993 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)950 MHz1,124 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
Pixel Fill Rate8.55 GPixel/s17.98 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate68.4 GTexel/s44.96 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,094 GFLOPS1,439 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance273.6 GFLOPS44.96 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecIris Pro Graphics 580GeForce GTX 950M
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.46.7 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.