Iris Plus Graphics 645
VS
GeForce GT 740

Iris Plus Graphics 645 vs GeForce GT 740

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 645

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 740

2014Core: 993 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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 GT 740

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
452%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
434%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
429%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
428%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
427%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
425%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
419%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
418%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
414%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
413%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
408%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
407%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
400%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
400%
#74
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
498%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
91%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
90%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
86%
#89
GeForce GT 740
MSRP: $89|Avg: $89
100%
#90
Radeon R7 A8-7680
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
99%
#92
Radeon HD 7730
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
97%
#93
Radeon 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
91%
#97
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
89%
#98
GeForce GT 1010
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
86%
#99
Radeon R7 430
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
86%
#101
Radeon 550X
MSRP: $109|Avg: $45
84%
#102
GeForce GT 720
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
84%
#103
Radeon R7 240
MSRP: $69|Avg: $15
81%
#104
Radeon R7 G
MSRP: $69|Avg: $51
79%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 740 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 740 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GT 740
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity
Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 Iris Plus Graphics 645 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 Plus Graphics 645 and GeForce GT 740

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 645

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,450 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 740

The GeForce GT 740 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,429 points. Launch price was $89.

Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 scores 1,450 and the GeForce GT 740 reaches 1,429 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce GT 740 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 384 (GeForce GT 740). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 740).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GT 740
G3D Mark Score
1,450+1%
1,429
Architecture
Generation 9.5
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm+++
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8064 TFLOPS+6%
0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs
6
16+167%
TMUs
48+50%
32

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GT 740
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 Plus Graphics 645 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 740 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 740 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GT 740
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
1 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
64-bit
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 740's 64W — a 124.1% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 300W (GeForce GT 740). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GT 740
TDP
15W-77%
64W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
300W
Power Connector
Integrated
None
Length
145mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
96.7+334%
22.3
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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GT 740 launched at $89 and now averages $89. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 costs 100+% less ($89 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 16.1 (GeForce GT 740) — the Iris Plus Graphics 645 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GT 740
MSRP
$0-100%
$89
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$89
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
16.1
Codename
Coffee Lake GT3e
GK107
Release
October 7 2019
May 29 2014
Ranking
#720
#777