Tesla M2090 vs Iris Plus Graphics 645
Tesla M2090
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Iris Plus Graphics 645
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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. The Tesla M2090 is positioned at rank #379 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Tesla M2090
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). 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 Tesla M2090 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M2090 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 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 | Standard Size (248mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Plus Graphics 645 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 Tesla M2090 and Iris Plus Graphics 645
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
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 Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the Iris Plus Graphics 645 reaches 1,450 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Iris Plus Graphics 645 uses Generation 9.5, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 384 (Iris Plus Graphics 645). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 0.8064 TFLOPS (Iris Plus Graphics 645).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400 | 1,450+4% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.332 TFLOPS+65% | 0.8064 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+700% | 6 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | 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 | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M2090 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Iris Plus Graphics 645 has 0 MB. The Tesla M2090 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the Iris Plus Graphics 645's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Iris Plus Graphics 645 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 1W (Iris Plus Graphics 645). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 15W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 96.7+1627% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 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): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) 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 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF110 | Coffee Lake GT3e |
| Release | July 25 2011 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #530 | #720 |
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