Radeon 540 vs Iris Plus Graphics 645
Radeon 540
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 540 is positioned at rank #93 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 uses modern memory architecture. 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 Radeon 540 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 645.
| Insight | Radeon 540 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 540 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 Radeon 540 and Iris Plus Graphics 645
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 540 scores 1,452 and the Iris Plus Graphics 645 reaches 1,450 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 645 uses Generation 9.5, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 540) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 645). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 645). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452 | 1,450 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+13% | 0.8064 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+7% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 540 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 645 has 0 MB. The Radeon 540 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 540 draws 50W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 645's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 645). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0 | 96.7+233% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Iris Plus Graphics 645 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Radeon 540) vs Infinity (Iris Plus Graphics 645) — the Iris Plus Graphics 645 offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | Lexa | Coffee Lake GT3e |
| Release | April 20 2017 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #773 | #720 |
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