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FirePro V5900 vs Iris Graphics 540

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FirePro V5900

2011Core: 600 MHz
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Iris Graphics 540

2015Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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FirePro V5900 vs Iris Graphics 540 Performance Spectrum

FirePro V5900
2 GB 75
1,232
0.0%
brand logoRadeon HD 6630M
brand logoRadeon R7 M365X
brand logoRadeon R7 340
brand logoRadeon R7 430
brand logoRadeon RX 5500M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M
brand logoRadeon RX 6700S
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
Iris Graphics 540
Shared System RAM 15
1,270
+3.1%
brand logoArc Graphics 130T
brand logoArc A770M
brand logoArc B580

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro V5900 vs Iris Graphics 540: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V5900

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Iris Graphics 540 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so FirePro V5900 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Iris Graphics 540

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Iris Graphics 540 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3.1% in PassMark G3D (1,270 vs 1,232), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V5900 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V5900 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Iris Graphics 540 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V5900 vs Iris Graphics 540 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro V5900

The FirePro V5900 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,232 points.

Intel

Iris Graphics 540

The Iris Graphics 540 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,270 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5900 scores 1,232 and the Iris Graphics 540 reaches 1,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5900 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Iris Graphics 540 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 512 (FirePro V5900) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 540). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (FirePro V5900) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540).

FeatureFirePro V5900Iris Graphics 540
G3D Mark Score
1,232
1,270+3%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Generation 9.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm+
Shading Units
512+33%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6144 TFLOPS
0.768 TFLOPS+25%
ROPs
32+433%
6
TMUs
32
48+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V5900Iris Graphics 540
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5900 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 540 carries 0 MB. FirePro V5900 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V5900 and System on the Iris Graphics 540.

FeatureFirePro V5900Iris Graphics 540
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro V5900) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

FeatureFirePro V5900Iris Graphics 540
DirectX
11.2
12 (FL 12_1)+7%
Vulkan
None
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.6+5%
Max Displays
3
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro V5900) vs Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs Quick Sync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V5900) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540).

FeatureFirePro V5900Iris Graphics 540
Encoder
None
Quick Sync
Decoder
UVD 3.1
Quick Sync
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
H.264,HEVC,VP8
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5900 draws 75W versus the Iris Graphics 540's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5900) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureFirePro V5900Iris Graphics 540
TDP
75W
15W-80%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
229mm
—
Height
112mm
—
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80
—
Perf/Watt
16.4
84.7+416%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V5900 came in at $599, while the Iris Graphics 540 launched at $0. On MSRP, Iris Graphics 540 was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.1 (FirePro V5900) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 540) — the Iris Graphics 540 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Iris Graphics 540 (2015 vs 2011).

FeatureFirePro V5900Iris Graphics 540
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
2.1
Infinity
Codename
Cayman
Skylake GT3e
Release
May 24 2011
September 1 2015
Ranking
#812
#808
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