GRID K160Q vs Iris Pro Graphics 580

When comparing GRID K160Q and Iris Pro Graphics 580, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GRID K160Q and Iris Pro Graphics 580 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Iris Pro Graphics 580 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Pro Graphics 580 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Iris Pro Graphics 580 here:

Main Specs

  GRID K160Q Iris Pro Graphics 580
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type DDR3 DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 64 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K160Q has 766% more power consumption, than Iris Pro Graphics 580.
  • GRID K160Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Pro Graphics 580 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • Iris Pro Graphics 580 has 63 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • GRID K160Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Pro Graphics 580 - in Laptops.
  • GRID K160Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Iris Pro Graphics 580 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K160Q is 500 MHz higher, than Iris Pro Graphics 580.
  • GRID K160Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Pro Graphics 580 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 9−10
ultra / 1080p 0−1 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 9−10 20−22
medium / 1080p 1−2 10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Pro Graphics 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K160Q Iris Pro Graphics 580
Architecture Kepler Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name GK107 Skylake GT4e
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 28 June 2013 1 September 2015
Pipelines 192 72
Core clock speed 850 MHz 350 MHz
Boost Clock 1050 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 72.00
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.97
CUDA 3.0
Quick Sync +
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