Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data places these two GPUs in completely different performance tiers, and the recorded scores make the gap obvious. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 has an average benchmark score of 7170, while the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server records an average score of 5996. That puts the Intel part roughly 20% higher in aggregate score, a substantial margin.

The Intel P580 has two recorded benchmark entries. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 9082. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 5258. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server has only one recorded benchmark entry: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 5996. There are no direct head-to-head benchmarks between the two, so the comparison relies on average scores and nearest rival deltas.

Looking at nearest rivals, the Intel P580 sits at the 39th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE, has an average score of 7171, which is a 0% delta. The GTX 970 is 0.2% behind at 7157, while the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Mobile is 0.5% ahead at 7203, and the GTX 750 is 0.7% ahead at 7222. The Intel part is tightly grouped with these older discrete cards, all within a fraction of a percent.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server sits at the 34th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with an average score of 6000, which is a 0.1% delta behind. The AMD Radeon RX 6400 also scores 6001, 0.1% behind. On the other side, the AMD FirePro W4100 scores 5987, 0.2% ahead of the RTX PRO, and the NVIDIA Quadro K4000M scores 5986, also 0.2% ahead. The RTX PRO 6000 is essentially tied with these much lower-end parts, which is a stark result for a server card.

The biggest wins each way are clear. The Intel P580 wins on raw average benchmark score by a significant margin, and it also wins on the individual Geekbench results it has. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell has no benchmark wins in this dataset; its only score is lower than the Intel's average, which is lower than both of the Intel's individual scores. The data shows the Intel part is the higher-performing one in these specific tests, despite being a much older integrated processor.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark scores, the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 wins in compute-oriented tests. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 9082 is substantially higher than the RTX PRO 6000's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5996. OpenCL workloads typically stress raw compute throughput, and the Intel part appears to handle those well according to the data. The Vulkan score of 5258 is lower but still a win over the RTX's only recorded score.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server wins in the category of modern workload compatibility, even if the score is lower. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test is a recent DirectX 12 benchmark, and the RTX PRO 6000 runs it, producing a score of 5996. The Intel P580 has no recorded 3DMark result, so it is impossible to compare that specific test. The data indicates the RTX PRO 6000 is the only one of the two with a recorded result for a DX12 3DMark scenario.

For use cases, the Intel P580 is better suited for applications that rely on OpenCL and Vulkan performance, based on the available scores. The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server has official support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, which are newer API versions than the Intel's DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.3. The RTX PRO 6000 also supports Vulkan 1.4, one version newer than the Intel's Vulkan 1.3. That suggests the RTX PRO is more future-proof for software that requires the latest API features.

Architecture Differences

The architecture difference is fundamental. The Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 uses the Generation 9.0 architecture, specifically the Skylake GT4e chip. It is built on a 14 nm+ process node at Intel's foundry. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, built on the GB202 chip, and fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The node difference is massive, with the RTX being on a modern 5 nm process versus the older 14 nm+.

The NVIDIA part has 92,200 million transistors on a die size of 750 mm², which gives a transistor density of 122.9M per mm². The Intel part has no recorded transistor count, die size, or density in the database. The RTX PRO 6000 is a massive chip in every dimension, while the Intel P580 is an integrated part with no discrete die details available.

The Intel P580 has 576 shading units, 72 texture mapping units, and 9 ROPs. It has no RT cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 has 24,064 shading units, 752 TMUs, and 192 ROPs. It has 188 RT cores and 752 tensor cores. The shading unit count difference is roughly 42x in favor of NVIDIA, and the TMU count is roughly 10x higher. The ROP count is over 21x higher on the NVIDIA side.

The Intel has a pixel rate of 9.000 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 72.00 GTexel/s. The RTX PRO 6000 has a pixel rate of 502.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,968.0 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA part is over 55x faster in pixel throughput and over 27x faster in texture throughput. The FP32 performance is 126.0 TFLOPS for the RTX, versus 1,152.0 GFLOPS for the Intel, which is over 109x higher. The RTX also has FP16 performance of 126.0 TFLOPS at 1:1 ratio, while the Intel has 2.304 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

Specification Differences

The specifications that differ are extensive. The process node differs: Intel on 14 nm+ versus NVIDIA on 5 nm. The foundry differs: Intel versus TSMC. The NVIDIA has a transistor count and die size, while the Intel has none listed. The clock speeds differ: Intel base clock is 350 MHz and boost is 1000 MHz, while NVIDIA base is 1590 MHz and boost is 2617 MHz. Memory clock for the Intel is system shared, while NVIDIA is 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective.

Memory configuration differs completely. The Intel uses system shared memory with a system shared type and bus width, and its bandwidth is system dependent. The NVIDIA has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA has 188 RT cores and 752 tensor cores, while the Intel has none. The TDP differs: 15 W for Intel versus 600 W for NVIDIA. The slot width is IGP for Intel and Dual-slot for NVIDIA. The power connector is 1x 16-pin for NVIDIA, and the suggested PSU is 1000 W. The bus interface is Ring Bus for Intel and PCIe 5.0 x16 for NVIDIA. Display outputs are motherboard dependent for Intel and 4x DisplayPort 2.1b for NVIDIA.

The API support differs: Intel has DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3. NVIDIA has DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status is end-of-life for Intel and active for NVIDIA. The release date is 2015-08-31 for Intel and 2025-03-17 for NVIDIA. The predecessor is none for Intel and Server Hopper for NVIDIA. The successor is none for Intel and Server Rubin for NVIDIA. The dimensions are not listed for Intel but are 267 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width for NVIDIA.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 has a higher average benchmark score of 7170, compared to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server's average of 5996.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for each GPU?

A: The Intel P580 has a Geekbench OpenCL score of 9082 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 5258. The RTX PRO 6000 has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5996.

Q: How far apart are the nearest rivals in terms of score?

A: The Intel P580's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 SE, scores 7171 with a 0% delta. The RTX PRO 6000's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M, scores 6000 with a -0.1% delta.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server?

A: It has 96 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s.

Q: Does the Intel P580 support ray tracing or tensor cores?

A: No, the Intel P580 has no RT cores and no tensor cores. The RTX PRO 6000 has 188 RT cores and 752 tensor cores.

Q: What are the production statuses of the two GPUs?

A: The Intel P580 is end-of-life, while the RTX PRO 6000 is active.

The Verdict

The data makes it straightforward. The Intel Iris Pro P580 is the higher-performing part in the recorded benchmark suite. Its average score of 7170 beats the RTX PRO 6000's 5996 by a wide margin. The Intel also has two recorded benchmark entries versus one for the RTX, and both Intel entries are higher than the RTX's only score. For anyone looking strictly at the benchmark numbers in the database, the Intel is the stronger choice.

The RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server has its own strengths. It has a massive 96 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, which is essential for server workloads that require huge memory capacity. It has RT and tensor cores, which the Intel lacks, for hardware-accelerated ray tracing and AI workloads. It supports newer API versions (DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4). It is an active product with a modern 5 nm process and a PCIe 5.0 interface. However, its benchmark score is lower, and its percentile of 34% is below the Intel's 39%.

The database shows these are not direct competitors. The Intel P580 is for light compute tasks where OpenCL and Vulkan performance matters. Its high scores in those tests indicate it can handle those workloads well. The RTX PRO 6000 is for a server environment where the feature set matters more than the specific 3DMark score. The RTX PRO 6000 should be picked for server deployments that require large memory capacity, modern API support, and RT/tensor capabilities. The Intel P580 should be picked for older or integrated systems where only the recorded benchmark scores are relevant. The data is clear: the Intel wins on raw score, but the RTX PRO 6000 wins on features and memory capacity.