
Iris Plus Graphics 645 vs GeForce GTX 460M SLI

Iris Plus Graphics 645
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). 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 GTX 460M SLI 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 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 460M SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (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 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 GTX 460M SLI

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.

GeForce GTX 460M SLI
The GeForce GTX 460M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,393 points.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 scores 1,450 and the GeForce GTX 460M SLI reaches 1,393 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI uses Fermi, both on 14 nm+++ vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 460M SLI).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,450+4% | 1,393 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.5 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm+++ | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M SLI has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 460M SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 460M SLI's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M SLI). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-80% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.7+420% | 18.6 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics 645 | GeForce GTX 460M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0 | — |
| Codename | Coffee Lake GT3e | N11E-GS |
| Release | October 7 2019 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #720 | #696 |
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