NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M vs Intel Iris Graphics 540

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Performance
GeForce GTX 470M
2,002.52% of 104,598
Iris Graphics 54010% better
2,211.52% of 104,598

The Iris Graphics 540 has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 470M
No data available
Iris Graphics 540
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 470M and the Iris Graphics 540 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2010. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF104) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 470M has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 72 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 470M includes 288 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 535 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 470M has the 362nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.91% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

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.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitectureFermiGeneration 9.0
Market SegmentMobileIntegrated
Release DateQ3 2010Q3 2015
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M or the Intel Iris Graphics 540.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 470M
2,002.52% of 104,598
Iris Graphics 54010% better
2,211.52% of 104,598

The Iris Graphics 540 has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 470M is ranked 362nd with a score of 2,002.5, and the Iris Graphics 540 is ranked 345th with a score of 2,211.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 470M
No data available
Iris Graphics 540
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 470M and the Iris Graphics 540 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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GPUBenchmark Performance
Iris Graphics 5502,533.5+27%
Iris Plus Graphics 6402,379+19%
Iris Graphics 5402,211.5+10%
Radeon R6 M255DX2,198+10%
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake, 32EU)2,127+6%
Radeon R7 M3602,029+1%
Radeon 5202,016.5+1%
GeForce GTX 470M2,002.5
FirePro M40001,981-1%
GeForce 830M1,961-2%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 470M orIris Graphics 540
GPUPerformance 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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BenchmarkGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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11,327
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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1,448
3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,205.5
2,364
(+7.19%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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55.3
PassMark G3D Mark
1,953
(+55.99%)
1,252
PassMark G2D Mark
413
(+28.26%)
322
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.

SpecGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
CodenameGF104Skylake GT3e
ArchitectureFermiGeneration 9.0
Process Size40 nm14 nm
Transistors1,950 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
Memory Size1,536 MBSystem Shared
Memory TypeGDDR5System Shared
Memory Bandwidth72 Gb/sSystem Dependent
Memory Clock750 MHzSystem Shared
Memory Interface192 bitSystem Shared
L1 Cache64 KB--
L2 Cache384 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)Ring Bus
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W15 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
Shading Units--384
CUDA Cores288--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4848
Render Output Units (ROP)246
Core Clock Speed535 MHz300 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,000 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
Pixel Fill Rate6.42 GPixel/s6 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate25.68 GTexel/s48 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance616.3 GFLOPS768 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance51.36 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 470MIris Graphics 540
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.4

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.