GeForce 930MX vs Iris Graphics 540

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 930MX

17

1,278

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Iris Graphics 540

15

1,270

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 930MX is positioned at rank #289 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

97%

#279

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

679%

#281

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

616%

#282

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

614%

#286

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

559%

#287

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

555%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

96%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

94%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

94%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 930MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Graphics 540.

Insight	GeForce 930MX	Iris Graphics 540
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 930MX remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 930MX Benchmark Check

Iris Graphics 540 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930MX and Iris Graphics 540

GeForce 930MX

The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.

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 GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the Iris Graphics 540 reaches 1,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the Iris Graphics 540 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 540). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Iris Graphics 540
G3D Mark Score	1,278	1,270
Architecture	Maxwell	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7834 TFLOPS+2%	0.768 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1020 MHz+2%	1000 MHz
ROPs	8+33%	6
TMUs	24	48+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Iris Graphics 540
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 930MX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 540 has 0 MB. The GeForce 930MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Iris Graphics 540
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Iris Graphics 540
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (FL 12_1)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs Quick Sync. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Iris Graphics 540
Encoder	None	Quick Sync
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	Quick Sync
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the Iris Graphics 540's 15W — a 12.5% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 540). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Iris Graphics 540
TDP	17W	15W-12%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	75.2	84.7+13%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Iris Graphics 540 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Graphics 540 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs Infinity (Iris Graphics 540) — the Iris Graphics 540 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).