Intel Iris Graphics 5100 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480
The GeForce GTX 480 has 336% better performance than the Iris Graphics 5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 480 has 6% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel Iris Graphics 5100 GPU
The Intel Iris Graphics 5100 is an end-of-life integrated graphics card that released in Q2 2013. It is built on the Generation 7.5 GPU microarchitecture (codename Haswell GT3) and is manufactured on a 22 nm process.
Memory
The Iris Graphics 5100 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 Graphics 5100 includes 320 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 200 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,100 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 40 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The Iris Graphics 5100 has the 462nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2010 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF100) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 480 has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 924 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 177.4 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 480 includes 480 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 700 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 60 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 480 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 480 has the 272nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 5,014 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.05. This is the 112th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 7.5 | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2013 | Q1 2010 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $499 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 480 has 336% better performance than the Iris Graphics 5100 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Iris Graphics 5100 is ranked 462nd with a score of 1,151, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 272nd with a score of 5,014.
The GeForce GTX 480 has 15% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 480's 10.05 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition) | 6,194 | +438% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 5,378 | +367% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 5,014 | +336% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 4,727.5 | +311% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 4,342 | +277% |
| Radeon HD 8570D | 1,181 | +3% |
| Radeon HD 8550G | 1,179 | +2% |
| Iris Graphics 5100 | 1,151 | |
| Radeon HD 7560D | 1,076 | -7% |
| Radeon HD 7660G | 1,057 | -8% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6870 | 17.65 | +76% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 14.15 | +41% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 13.11 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 470 | 12.44 | +24% |
| Radeon HD 6450 | 11.33 | +13% |
| GeForce GTX 480 | 10.05 | |
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.
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| Benchmark | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 6,943.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 878.5 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 1,245.5 | 4,982 (+300%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 21.4 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 744 | 4,106 (+451.88%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 272 | 435 (+59.93%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 13.9 | -- |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 14.1 | -- |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Haswell GT3 | GF100 |
| Architecture | Generation 7.5 | Fermi |
| Process Size | 22 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 1,300 million | 3,100 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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | 1,536 MB |
| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 177.4 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | 924 MHz |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 384 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | -- | 768 KB |
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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 30 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a |
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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 320 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 480 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 15 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 40 | 60 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 200 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,100 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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 4.4 GPixel/s | 21.03 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 44 GTexel/s | 42.06 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 704 GFLOPS | 1,345 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 176 GFLOPS | 168.1 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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 5100 | GeForce GTX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.