Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) vs GeForce 940MX
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 940MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU).
| Insight | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) | 🛑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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 940MX 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) and GeForce 940MX
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 48 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 12W. Manufactured using 10 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.
Graphics Performance
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is built on Gen. 11 Ice Lake while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 48 (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 1100 MHz vs 861 MHz.
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,500 | 1,509 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 48 | 512+967% |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz+28% | 861 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | 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 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 940MX). Decoder: QuickSync vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 940MX).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | NVENC 2.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,AVC,MPEG-2,JPEG | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) draws 12W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 62.9% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) 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 G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 12W-48% | 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 | 125.0+91% | 65.6 |
Value Analysis
The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU)) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 30.2 |
| Codename | Ice Lake G4 Gen. 11 | GM107 |
| Release | May 28 2019 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #760 | #764 |
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