GeForce GTX 675M vs Iris Plus Graphics

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 675M

2012

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 675M

2012

Iris Plus Graphics

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅More future proof: Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 100W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌566.7% higher power demand at 100W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: older-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 675M better than Iris Plus Graphics?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,855 vs 1,789 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 675M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 675M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2012 generation instead of 0 and more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 675M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 675M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $100 MSRP, and you are getting 3.7% higher G3D Mark. Iris Plus Graphics really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Iris Plus Graphics still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Iris Plus Graphics is 0 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,789 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 675M Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	41 FPS	43 FPS
medium	33 FPS	30 FPS
high	20 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	23 FPS	34 FPS
medium	16 FPS	21 FPS
high	9 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	11 FPS
medium	8 FPS	7 FPS
high	5 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	3 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 675M Open Iris Plus Graphics

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	83 FPS	81 FPS
medium	67 FPS	64 FPS
high	56 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	60 FPS
medium	38 FPS	37 FPS
high	29 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	22 FPS	31 FPS
medium	15 FPS	20 FPS
high	12 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	11 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 675M Open Iris Plus Graphics

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	83 FPS	81 FPS
medium	67 FPS	64 FPS
high	56 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	60 FPS
medium	50 FPS	48 FPS
high	42 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	40 FPS
medium	33 FPS	32 FPS
high	28 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 675M Open Iris Plus Graphics

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
1080p
low	83 FPS	81 FPS
medium	67 FPS	64 FPS
high	56 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	63 FPS	60 FPS
medium	50 FPS	48 FPS
high	42 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	40 FPS
medium	33 FPS	32 FPS
high	28 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 675M Open Iris Plus Graphics

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 675M and Iris Plus Graphics

GeForce GTX 675M

The GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,855 points.

Iris Plus Graphics

The Iris Plus Graphics is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 675M scores 1,855 and the Iris Plus Graphics reaches 1,789 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics uses Generation 11.0, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 512 (Iris Plus Graphics). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics).

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
G3D Mark Score	1,855+4%	1,789
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Generation 11.0
Process Node	40 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9523 TFLOPS	1.024 TFLOPS+8%
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	64+100%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 675M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Plus Graphics relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 675M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 675M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	96 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 12_1 (Iris Plus Graphics). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GTX 675M) vs QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs QuickSync.

Feature	GeForce GTX 675M	Iris Plus Graphics
Encoder	No NVENC (Fermi)	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	QuickSync
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the Iris Plus Graphics's 15W — a 147.8% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.