Intel Iris Graphics 540 vs Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)
The Iris Graphics 540 has 602% better performance than the HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Graphics 540 and the HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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 (Ivy Bridge) GPU
The HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) is an graphics card by Intel. It is built on the Generation 7.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Ivy Bridge GT1) and is manufactured on a 22 nm process.
Memory
Cores and Clock Speeds
The HD Graphics includes 48 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 6 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 1 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Benchmark Performance
The HD Graphics has the 536th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.30% 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 (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 7.0 |
| Market Segment | Integrated | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | -- |
| Production Status | Active | -- |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The Iris Graphics 540 has 602% better performance than the HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) 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 (Ivy Bridge) is ranked 536th with a score of 315.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Iris Graphics 540 and the HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) 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.
| 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 8210 | 343.5 | -84% |
| Radeon HD 7340 | 331.5 | -85% |
| HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | 315 | -86% |
| Radeon HD 6320 | 302 | -86% |
| Radeon HD 8180 | 268 | -88% |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 11,327 (+395.49%) | 2,286 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,448 (+407.18%) | 285.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,364 (+538.06%) | 370.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 55.3 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,252 (+677.64%) | 161 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 322 (+2,200%) | 14 |
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 540 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | Ivy Bridge GT1 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | Generation 7.0 |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Transistors | -- | 392 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 540 | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | System Shared | -- |
| Memory Type | System Shared | -- |
| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | -- |
| Memory Clock | System Shared | -- |
| Memory Interface | System Shared | 128 bit |
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 (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | Ring Bus | -- |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | -- |
| Outputs | Device 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 (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 384 | 48 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 6 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 6 | 1 |
| 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 (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 6 GPixel/s | -- |
| Texture Fill Rate | 48 GTexel/s | -- |
| FP32 Performance | 768 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 (Ivy Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 11.1 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.0 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.