GeForce GTX 560M vs Iris Graphics 540

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 560M

75

1,281

+0.9%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Iris Graphics 540

15

1,270

0.0%

Arc Graphics 130T

Arc A770M

Arc 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 560M is positioned at rank #165 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 GTX 560M

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

98%

#155

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

339%

#157

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

307%

#158

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

306%

#162

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

279%

#163

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

277%

#165

GeForce GTX 560M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#173

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

96%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

95%

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 GTX 560M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (3 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 GTX 560M	Iris Graphics 540
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 560M 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 GTX 560M Benchmark Check

Iris Graphics 540 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560M and Iris Graphics 540

GeForce GTX 560M

The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 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 GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the Iris Graphics 540 reaches 1,270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Iris Graphics 540 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 384 (Iris Graphics 540). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Iris Graphics 540
G3D Mark Score	1,281	1,270
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Generation 9.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	192	384+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5952 TFLOPS	0.768 TFLOPS+29%
ROPs	24+300%	6
TMUs	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Iris Graphics 540
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 560M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Graphics 540 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Iris Graphics 540
VRAM Capacity	3 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 GTX 560M) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Iris Graphics 540
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (FL 12_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.0	4.6+15%
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs Quick Sync. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560M	Iris Graphics 540
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	Quick Sync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	Quick Sync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,HEVC,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560M draws 75W versus the Iris Graphics 540's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 1W (Iris Graphics 540). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.