Iris Plus Graphics 950 vs GeForce 945A

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Iris Plus Graphics 950

15

1,789

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

Iris Graphics 6100

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

Iris Plus Graphics 640

Iris Pro Graphics P6300

1,852

+3.5%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

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 945A

#252

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

586%

#254

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

531%

#255

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

530%

#259

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

482%

#260

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

479%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

100%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

99%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

99%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

94%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

93%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

92%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

92%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

91%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 945A is significantly newer (2015 vs 0). The GeForce 945A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 945A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 950.

Insight	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce 945A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	Generation 11.0 (2019−2021) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 945A 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.

Iris Plus Graphics 950 Benchmark Check

GeForce 945A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Iris Plus Graphics 950 and GeForce 945A

Iris Plus Graphics 950

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in sem dados. It features the Generation 11.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,789 points.

GeForce 945A

The GeForce 945A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1006 MHz to 1189 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,852 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 scores 1,789 and the GeForce 945A reaches 1,852 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is built on Generation 11.0 while the GeForce 945A uses Maxwell, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 384 (GeForce 945A). Raw compute: 1.024 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 0.9132 TFLOPS (GeForce 945A). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1189 MHz.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce 945A
G3D Mark Score	1,789	1,852+4%
Architecture	Generation 11.0	Maxwell
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.024 TFLOPS+12%	0.9132 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1189 MHz+19%
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	32+33%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce 945A
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 950 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 945A has 512 MB. The GeForce 945A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce 945A
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 950) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 945A). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce 945A
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 7 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 945A). Decoder: Quick Sync 7 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs H.264,HEVC (GeForce 945A).

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce 945A
Encoder	Quick Sync 7	4th Gen NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	Quick Sync 7	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 draws 15W versus the GeForce 945A's 33W — a 75% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 350W (GeForce 945A). Power connectors: Integrated vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Iris Plus Graphics 950	GeForce 945A
TDP	15W-55%	33W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Legacy
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	119.3+113%	56.1

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Value Analysis

The Iris Plus Graphics 950 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 945A launched at $100 and now averages $25. The Iris Plus Graphics 950 costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 950) vs 74.1 (GeForce 945A) — the Iris Plus Graphics 950 offers Infinity% better value.