Iris Graphics 540 vs Radeon HD 6770
Iris Graphics 540
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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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 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 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6770 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Iris Graphics 540 and Radeon HD 6770
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.
Radeon HD 6770
The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Graphics 540 scores 1,270 and the Radeon HD 6770 reaches 1,271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Graphics 540 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon HD 6770 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm+ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Graphics 540) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6770). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (Iris Graphics 540) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,270 | 1,271 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+77% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+11% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 16+167% |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Graphics 540 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6770 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6770 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Iris Graphics 540) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1)+7% | 11.2 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Quick Sync (Iris Graphics 540) vs None (Radeon HD 6770). Decoder: Quick Sync vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP8 (Iris Graphics 540) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Quick Sync | None |
| Decoder | Quick Sync | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,VP8 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Graphics 540 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 6770's 108W — a 151.2% difference. The Iris Graphics 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Graphics 540) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6770). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-86% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 84.7+618% | 11.8 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Graphics 540 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 and now averages $129. The Iris Graphics 540 costs 100+% less ($129 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Graphics 540) vs 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) — the Iris Graphics 540 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Graphics 540 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $129 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 9.9 |
| Codename | Skylake GT3e | Juniper |
| Release | September 1 2015 | January 21 2011 |
| Ranking | #808 | #807 |
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