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Performance
Iris Graphics 540143% better
2,211.52% of 104,598
HD Graphics 4600
910.51% of 104,598
The Iris Graphics 540 has 143% better performance than the HD Graphics 4600 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Iris Graphics 540
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HD Graphics 4600
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Graphics 540 and the HD Graphics 4600 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
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About the Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU
The Intel Iris Graphics 540 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2015. It is built on the Generation 9.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Skylake GT3e) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The Iris Graphics 540 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 540 includes 384 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 6 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 Graphics 540 has the 345th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.11% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU
The Intel HD Graphics 4600 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 GT2) and is manufactured on a 22 nm process.
Memory
The HD Graphics 4600 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 HD Graphics 4600 includes 160 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 1,100 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 20 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 2 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics 4600 has the 468th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.87% 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.
| Info | Iris Graphics 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 7.5 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | Q2 2013 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the Intel Iris Graphics 540 or the Intel HD Graphics 4600.
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Iris Graphics 540143% better
2,211.52% of 104,598
HD Graphics 4600
910.51% of 104,598
The Iris Graphics 540 has 143% better performance than the HD Graphics 4600 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Iris Graphics 540 is ranked 345th with a score of 2,211.5, and the HD Graphics 4600 is ranked 468th with a score of 910.5.
Performance per dollar
Iris Graphics 540
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HD Graphics 4600
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Graphics 540 and the HD Graphics 4600 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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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Graphics 550 | 2,533.5 | +15% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 640 | 2,379 | +8% |
| Iris Graphics 540 | 2,211.5 | |
| Radeon R6 M255DX | 2,198 | -1% |
| UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake, 32EU) | 2,127 | -4% |
| Radeon HD 7620G | 948 | -57% |
| UHD Graphics 610 | 922.5 | -58% |
| HD Graphics 4600 | 910.5 | -59% |
| Radeon R5 (Kaveri) | 901 | -59% |
| Radeon HD 8610G | 889 | -60% |
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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| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
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| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 11,327 (+101.8%) | 5,613 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,448 (+127.85%) | 635.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,364 (+127.09%) | 1,041 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 55.3 (+194.15%) | 18.8 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,252 (+99.05%) | 629 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 322 (+2.22%) | 315 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 14.4 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 15.5 |
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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | Haswell GT2 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 7.5 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 22 nm |
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 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
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| Memory Size | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | System Shared |
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 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | Ring Bus |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 45 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Motherboard 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.
| Spec | Iris Graphics 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 384 | 160 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 6 | 2 |
| Core Clock Speed | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,000 MHz | 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 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 6 GPixel/s | 2.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 48 GTexel/s | 22 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 768 GFLOPS | 352 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 88 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 540 | HD Graphics 4600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.