Iris Graphics 540 vs GeForce 930MX

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Graphics 540

15

1,270

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

1,278

+0.6%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

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

Iris Graphics 540 Benchmark Check

GeForce 930MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	GeForce 930MX
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 GeForce 930MX has 2 GB. The GeForce 930MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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