NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 vs Intel Iris Graphics 540 vs Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
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The Nvidia GeForce GT 710 is an entry-level desktop graphics card based on the old GK208 chip of Kepler architecture. It is manufactured in 28nm by TSMC and can be equipped with a maximum of 2 GB DDR3-VRAM, which is connected via a 64 bit memory bus (24.4 GB/s).
The performance is on average slightly below that of the mobile GeForce MX 250 and therefore it is best suited for current games in low - medium detail level.
The power consumption is relatively low and, according to Nvidia, specified at 19 Watts.
Intel Iris Graphics 540
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The Intel Iris Graphics 540 (GT3e) is an integrated graphics unit of the Skylake generation. As successors of the HD Graphics 6000 (Broadwell), the Iris Graphics 540 can be found in CPUs of 15-watt series and offers 64 MB of dedicated eDRAM memory. Furthermore, the so-called GT3e-version features 48 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at up to 1050 MHz (depending on the CPU model). Besides the eDRAM cache, the Iris 540 is able to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L-1600 / DDR4-2133).
Compared to the Iris Graphics 550 of the 28-watt series, the Iris Graphics 540 differs only by its slightly lower maximum clock and a nearly halved TDP, which limits the utilization of the Turbo Boost in certain situations.
Performance
The exact performance of the Iris Graphics 540 depends on various factors like memory configuration (DDR3/DDR4) and maximum clock rate of the specific model. The fastest versions (Core i7-6650U) should be slightly ahead of a dedicated GeForce 920M and will handle modern games (as of 2015) in low or medium settings.
Features
The revised video engine now decodes H.265/HEVC completely in hardware and thereby much more efficiently than before. Displays can be connected via DP 1.2 / eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), whereas HDMI is limited to the older version 1.4a (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz). However, HDMI 2.0 can be added using a DisplayPort converter. Up to three displays can be controlled simultaneously.
Power Consumption
The Iris Graphics 540 can be found in mobile processors specified at 15 W TDP and is therefore suited for compact laptops and ultrabooks.
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
► remove from comparisonThe Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 (GT4e) is an integrated graphics unit of the Skylake generation (top version). As successors of the Iris Graphics 6200 (Broadwell), the Iris 580 can be found in some high-end quad core CPUs and offers 128 MB of dedicated eDRAM memory. Furthermore, the so-called GT4e-version features 72 Execution Units (EUs). Besides the eDRAM cache, the Iris 580 is able to access the main memory (2x 64bit DDR3L-1600 / DDR4-2133).
Compared to the Iris Graphics 550 (28 W GT3e), the Iris Pro Graphics 580 offers more EUs (72 vs. 48) and a larger eDRAM Cache (128 vs. 64 MB).
Performance
The exact performance of the Iris Graphics 580 depends on memory configuration and CPU model (different clock speeds). However, it should be clearly faster than the old Broadwell Iris Pro 6200 and may compete with a dedicated GeForce 945M. Modern games of 2015/2016 should be playable in medium settings.
Features
The revised video engine now decodes H.265/HEVC completely in hardware and thereby much more efficiently than before. Displays can be connected via DP 1.2 / eDP 1.3 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz), whereas HDMI is limited to the older version 1.4 (max. 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz). However, HDMI 2.0 can be added using a DisplayPort converter. Up to three displays can be controlled simultaneously.
Power Consumption
The Iris Graphics 580 can be found in some mobile high-end quad core processors (45 W). Therefore, they are most likely not used in thin and light laptops.
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| Codename | GK208B | Skylake GT3e | Skylake GT4e | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Architecture | Kepler | Gen. 9 Skylake | Gen. 9 Skylake | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pipelines | 192 - unified | 48 - unified | 72 - unified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Speed | 954 MHz | 300 - 1050 (Boost) MHz | 350 - 1050 (Boost) MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Speed | 1800 MHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Bus Width | 64 Bit | eDRAM + 64/128 Bit | eDRAM + 64/128 Bit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Type | DDR3 | eDRAM | eDRAM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max. Amount of Memory | 2 GB MB | 64 MB | 128 MB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shared Memory | no | yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| API | DirectX 12 (11_0), Shader 5.1, OpenGL 4.6 | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4 | DirectX 12_1, OpenGL 4.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 19 Watt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transistors | 1,020 Million | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| technology | 28 nm | 14 nm | 14 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of Announcement | 27.03.2014 | 01.09.2015 | 24.01.2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Features | QuickSync | QuickSync |
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Benchmarks
3DM Vant. Perf. total + Intel Iris Graphics 540
specvp12 sw-03 + Intel Iris Graphics 540
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit + NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
GFXBench T-Rex HD Offscreen C24Z16 + Intel Iris Graphics 540
Average Benchmarks NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 → 100% n=11
Average Benchmarks Intel Iris Graphics 540 → 139% n=11
Average Benchmarks Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 → 201% n=11
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
1 This benchmark is not used for the average calculation
Game Benchmarks
The following benchmarks stem from our benchmarks of review laptops. The performance depends on the used graphics memory, clock rate, processor, system settings, drivers, and operating systems. So the results don't have to be representative for all laptops with this GPU. For detailed information on the benchmark results, click on the fps number.
Vampire Bloodhunt
2022
Ghostwire Tokyo
2022
Elden Ring
2022
God of War
2022
Halo Infinite
2021
Farming Simulator 22
2021
Battlefield 2042
2021
Forza Horizon 5
2021
Riders Republic
2021
Alan Wake Remastered
2021
F1 2021
2021
Outriders
2021
Crysis Remastered
2020
Borderlands 3
2019
League of Legends
2019
Far Cry New Dawn
2019
Metro Exodus
2019
Strange Brigade
2018
Far Cry 5
2018
World of Tanks enCore
2018
X-Plane 11.11
2018
Dishonored 2
2016
Titanfall 2
2016
Farming Simulator 17
2016
Battlefield 1
2016
FIFA 17
2016
Overwatch
2016
Need for Speed 2016
2016
Hitman 2016
2016
The Division
2016
Far Cry Primal
2016
XCOM 2
2016
Rainbow Six Siege
2015
Just Cause 3
2015
Anno 2205
2015
FIFA 16
2015
World of Warships
2015
Metal Gear Solid V
2015
Mad Max
2015
Dota 2 Reborn
2015
The Witcher 3
2015
Dirt Rally
2015
GTA V
2015
Battlefield Hardline
2015
Thief
2014
Battlefield 4
2013
Metro: Last Light
2013
BioShock Infinite
2013
Tomb Raider
2013
Crysis 3
2013
Guild Wars 2
2012
Sleeping Dogs
2012
Diablo III
2012
World of Warcraft
2005Average Gaming NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 → 100%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 100%
Average Gaming Intel Iris Graphics 540 → 99%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 105%
Average Gaming Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 → 71%
Average Gaming 30-70 fps → 64%
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 | Intel Iris Graphics 540 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | ||||
| Vampire Bloodhunt | 11.9 | 5.96 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ghostwire Tokyo | 4.56 | 4.38 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tiny Tina's Wonderlands | 5.94 | 4.72 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Elden Ring | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Rainbow Six Extraction | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| God of War | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Farming Simulator 22 | 18 | 7.67 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Battlefield 2042 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Forza Horizon 5 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Riders Republic | 12 | 5 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| New World | 9.76 | 5.01 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| F1 2021 | 21.4 | 8.93 | 7.05 | 4.06 | |||||||||||||||||
| Monster Hunter Stories 2 | 40.2 | 20.3 | 17.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Days Gone | 10.1 | 5.52 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mass Effect Legendary Edition | 19.1 | 9.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Outriders | 23.4 | 12.2 | 8.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hitman 3 | 12.2 | 4.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Immortals Fenyx Rising | 19 | 9 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Assassin´s Creed Valhalla | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Dirt 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Crysis Remastered | 16.3 | 5.39 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Borderlands 3 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2.37 | |||||||||||||||||
| Far Cry New Dawn | 11 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Metro Exodus | 7.67 | 3.81 | 2.97 | 2.42 | |||||||||||||||||
| Strange Brigade | 19.6 | 7.7 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Far Cry 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| X-Plane 11.11 | 27.9 | 16.3 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 23.6 | 16.9 | 13.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 8.41 | 3.68 | 2.93 | 1.89 | 1.89 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dota 2 Reborn | 113.8 | 49.5 | 19.5 | 18.1 | 7.3 | 70 | 52 | 30 | 27 | 59.8 | 37.2 | 15.3 | 14 | ||||||||
| The Witcher 3 | 15.8 | 9.63 | 5.39 | 2.82 | 19 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
| GTA V | 58.5 | 48.6 | 11.5 | 5.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 | Intel Iris Graphics 540 | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | |||||||||||||||||||
| low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 23 2 1 | 21 2 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 2 1 | 2 1 | 1 1 | 1 | | | < 30 fps < 60 fps < 120 fps ≥ 120 fps | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | |
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