Iris Graphics 540 vs GeForce GTX 560M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Graphics 540

15

1,270

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

1,281

+0.9%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

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 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%

#172

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 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	Iris Graphics 540	GeForce GTX 560M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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.

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Technical Specifications

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

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 540 scores 1,270 and the GeForce GTX 560M reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 540 is built on Generation 9.0 while the GeForce GTX 560M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 540) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 560M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540) vs 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M).

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	GeForce GTX 560M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GTX 560M has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	GeForce GTX 560M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	3 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 GTX 560M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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