Iris Graphics 540 vs FirePro 3D V8750

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8750

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GRID M10-2B

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Quadro FX 370

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GRID M6-0B

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GRID M10-1B

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85%

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82%

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Tesla M2090

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79%

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Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

79%

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GRID K180Q

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75%

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GRID K2

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75%

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Quadro CX

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66%

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GRID P100-8Q

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61%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V8750 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Graphics 540 and FirePro 3D V8750

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.

FirePro 3D V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 540 scores 1,270 and the FirePro 3D V8750 reaches 1,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 540 is built on Generation 9.0 while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 540) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
G3D Mark Score	1,270	1,272
Architecture	Generation 9.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm+	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+353%
ROPs	6	32+433%
TMUs	48	128+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
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 Iris Graphics 540 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V8750 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+44%	3.2
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750). Decoder: Quick Sync vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
Encoder	Quick Sync	UVD 2
Decoder	Quick Sync	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 540 draws 15W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 179.2% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 540) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
TDP	15W-95%	274W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	84.7+1741%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The Iris Graphics 540 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 and now averages $500. The Iris Graphics 540 costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 540) vs 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the Iris Graphics 540 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 540 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	FirePro 3D V8750
MSRP	$0-100%	$1799
Avg Price (30d)	$0-100%	$500
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	2.5
Codename	Skylake GT3e	Tahiti
Release	September 1 2015	January 18 2014
Ranking	#808	#423