Iris Plus Graphics 650 vs GeForce 940MX

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Plus Graphics 650

15

1,500

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

1,509

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

TITAN V

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 940MX

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

99%

#290

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

719%

#292

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

652%

#293

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

650%

#297

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

592%

#298

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

587%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

97%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

94%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 940MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Iris Plus Graphics 650.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Iris Plus Graphics 650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 231.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+231.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Iris Plus Graphics 650 Benchmark Check

GeForce 940MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 650 and GeForce 940MX

Iris Plus Graphics 650

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,500 points.

GeForce 940MX

The GeForce 940MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,509 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 scores 1,500 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is built on Generation 9.5 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm++ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 0.8832 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 861 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
G3D Mark Score	1,500	1,509
Architecture	Generation 9.5	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm++	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8832 TFLOPS	0.8817 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+34%	861 MHz
ROPs	6	8+33%
TMUs	48+50%	32

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
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 650 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940MX has 512 MB. The GeForce 940MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 11.0 (GeForce 940MX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 940MX). Decoder: QuickSync vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 940MX).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
Encoder	QuickSync	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 draws 15W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 42.1% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
TDP	15W-35%	23W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	100.0+52%	65.6

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 650 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 100.0 (Iris Plus Graphics 650) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the Iris Plus Graphics 650 offers 231.1% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 650 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 650	GeForce 940MX
MSRP	$0-100%	$100
Avg Price (30d)	$15-70%	$50
Performance per Dollar	100.0+231%	30.2
Codename	Kaby Lake GT3e	GM107
Release	January 3 2017	June 28 2016
Ranking	#718	#764