Iris Graphics 540 vs HD Graphics P630

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics P630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. 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	HD Graphics P630
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics P630 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 HD Graphics P630

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.

HD Graphics P630

The HD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 5 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,280 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Graphics 540 scores 1,270 and the HD Graphics P630 reaches 1,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 540 is built on Generation 9.0 while the HD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 14 nm+ vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 540) vs 192 (HD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	HD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score	1,270	1,280
Architecture	Generation 9.0	Generation 9.5
Process Node	14 nm+	14 nm++
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.768 TFLOPS+82%	0.4224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1100 MHz+10%
ROPs	6+100%	3
TMUs	48+100%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	HD Graphics P630
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)

Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	HD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	Shared	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	System	System
Bus Width	System	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	HD Graphics P630
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540) vs Quick Sync Video (HD Graphics P630). Decoder: Quick Sync vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (HD Graphics P630).

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	HD Graphics P630
Encoder	Quick Sync	Quick Sync Video
Decoder	Quick Sync	Quick Sync Video
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP8	H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Graphics 540 draws 15W versus the HD Graphics P630's 15W — a 0% difference. The HD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 540) vs 1W (HD Graphics P630). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.

Feature	Iris Graphics 540	HD Graphics P630
TDP	15W	15W
Recommended PSU	1W	1W
Power Connector	Integrated	Integrated
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	84.7	85.3

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Value Analysis

The Iris Graphics 540 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the HD Graphics P630 launched at $0 and now averages $0. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 540) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P630) — the HD Graphics P630 offers NaN% better value. The HD Graphics P630 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).