Iris Plus Graphics 645
VS
GeForce GTX 660M

Iris Plus Graphics 645 vs GeForce GTX 660M

Intel

Iris Plus Graphics 645

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 660M

2012Core: 835 MHzBoost: 950 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 GTX 660M

#180
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
374%
#182
339%
#183
338%
#187
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
307%
#188
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
305%
#190
GeForce GTX 660M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#195
GeForce GT625M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
97%
#197
96%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). 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 660M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 660M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 645.

InsightIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GTX 660M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity
Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M

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 GTX 660M

The GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 835 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points.

Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 scores 1,450 and the GeForce GTX 660M reaches 1,452 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce GTX 660M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm+++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 660M). Raw compute: 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660M). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 950 MHz.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GTX 660M
G3D Mark Score
1,450
1,452
Architecture
Generation 9.5
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm+++
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.8064 TFLOPS+11%
0.7296 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1050 MHz+11%
950 MHz
ROPs
6
16+167%
TMUs
48+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GTX 660M
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 Plus Graphics 645 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 660M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 660M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GTX 660M
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
Unknown
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 660M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 645) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 660M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GTX 660M
TDP
15W-70%
50W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
1x 6-pin
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
60°C
Perf/Watt
96.7+233%
29.0
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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureIris Plus Graphics 645GeForce GTX 660M
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
Coffee Lake GT3e
GK107
Release
October 7 2019
March 22 2012
Ranking
#720
#774