GeForce MX130 vs Iris Plus Graphics 655

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 MX130

2017

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics 655: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics 655 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Iris Plus Graphics 655

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $120 MSRP).

GeForce MX130

2017

Iris Plus Graphics 655

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Iris Plus Graphics 655: it remains the more sensible modern option while Iris Plus Graphics 655 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $120 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce MX130 better than Iris Plus Graphics 655?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,805 vs 1,729 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce MX130 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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

GeForce MX130 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 512 MB 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 MX130 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $120 MSRP. GeForce MX130 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce MX130 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $120 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 4.4% higher G3D Mark. Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 30W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Iris Plus Graphics 655 make more sense than GeForce MX130?

Yes. Iris Plus Graphics 655 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 30W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce MX130. The trade-off is that GeForce MX130 currently gives you 4.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 MX130 Benchmark Check

Iris Plus Graphics 655 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
1080p
low	28 FPS	16 FPS
medium	18 FPS	11 FPS
high	11 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	17 FPS	11 FPS
medium	11 FPS	6 FPS
high	5 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	4 FPS
medium	5 FPS	2 FPS
high	3 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
1080p
low	73 FPS	75 FPS
medium	45 FPS	49 FPS
high	33 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	21 FPS	51 FPS
medium	15 FPS	28 FPS
high	10 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	23 FPS
medium	4 FPS	15 FPS
high	4 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
1080p
low	81 FPS	78 FPS
medium	65 FPS	62 FPS
high	54 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	61 FPS	58 FPS
medium	49 FPS	47 FPS
high	41 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	39 FPS
medium	32 FPS	31 FPS
high	27 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	19 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
1080p
low	70 FPS	78 FPS
medium	58 FPS	62 FPS
high	48 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	53 FPS	58 FPS
medium	45 FPS	47 FPS
high	38 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	39 FPS
medium	30 FPS	29 FPS
high	23 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	15 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX130 and Iris Plus Graphics 655

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

Iris Plus Graphics 655

The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in April 3 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,729 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX130 scores 1,805 and the Iris Plus Graphics 655 reaches 1,729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
G3D Mark Score	1,805+4%	1,729
Architecture	Maxwell	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+++
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9539 TFLOPS+18%	0.8064 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1242 MHz+18%	1050 MHz
ROPs	8+33%	6
TMUs	24	48+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX130 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
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 MX130 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 has 0 MB. The GeForce MX130 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	40 GB/s	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 655's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 655). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce MX130	Iris Plus Graphics 655
TDP	30W	15W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	60.2	115.3+92%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX130 launched at $120 MSRP, while the Iris Plus Graphics 655 launched at $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 costs 100+% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce MX130) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 655) — the Iris Plus Graphics 655 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 655 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).