FirePro M5950 vs Iris Graphics 540
When comparing FirePro M5950 and Iris Graphics 540, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M5950 and Iris Graphics 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro M5950 and Iris Graphics 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro M5950 and Iris Graphics 540 are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M5950 or Iris Graphics 540 here:
Main Specs
FirePro M5950
Iris Graphics 540
Power consumption (TDP)
35 Watt
15 Watt
Interface
MXM-A (3.0)
PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type
GDDR5
eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount
1 GB
64 MB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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FirePro M5950 has 133% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 540.
FirePro M5950 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Iris Graphics 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
Iris Graphics 540 has 63 GB more memory, than FirePro M5950.
FirePro M5950 is used in Mobile workstations, and Iris Graphics 540 - in Laptops.
FirePro M5950 is build with Terascale 2 architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
Core clock speed of FirePro M5950 is 425 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
FirePro M5950 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 540 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
4−5
8−9
ultra / 1080p
2−3
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
20−22
medium / 1080p
6−7
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 57% more, than FirePro M5950.
high / 1080p
9−10
14−16
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
30−35
medium / 1080p
9−10
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Battlefield 5 is 72% more, than FirePro M5950.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than FirePro M5950.
low / 768p
120−130
150−160
medium / 768p
95−100
130−140
ultra / 1080p
45−50
65−70
QHD / 1440p
27−30
35−40
4K / 2160p
18−20
27−30
high / 768p
70−75
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 32% more, than FirePro M5950.
low / 768p
65−70
55−60
ultra / 1080p
21−24
24−27
medium / 1080p
50−55
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5950 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
75−80
85−90
medium / 768p
50−55
65−70
ultra / 1080p
30−33
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Dota 2 is 22% more, than FirePro M5950.
high / 1080p
5−6
10−11
ultra / 1080p
4−5
9−10
4K / 2160p
2−3
4−5
low / 720p
14−16
24−27
medium / 1080p
6−7
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than FirePro M5950.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
7−8
12−14
QHD / 1440p
7−8
−
low / 720p
55−60
70−75
medium / 1080p
18−20
30−33
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Fortnite is 37% more, than FirePro M5950.
high / 1080p
9−10
14−16
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
QHD / 1440p
3−4
3−4
4K / 2160p
3−4
−
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−12
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 45% more, than FirePro M5950.
low / 768p
45−50
60−65
medium / 768p
40−45
50−55
high / 1080p
8−9
16−18
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 40% more, than FirePro M5950.
high / 1080p
3−4
6−7
ultra / 1080p
1−2
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
9−10
16−18
medium / 1080p
5−6
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than FirePro M5950.
low / 768p
85−90
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
75−80
85−90
medium / 1080p
−
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Minecraft is 12% more, than FirePro M5950.
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
27−30
35−40
medium / 1080p
16−18
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 15% more, than FirePro M5950.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
8−9
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
9−10
16−18
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than FirePro M5950.
low / 768p
20−22
30−35
medium / 768p
12−14
21−24
high / 1080p
7−8
10−12
ultra / 1080p
5−6
7−8
4K / 2160p
2−3
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 77% more, than FirePro M5950.
low / 768p
80−85
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
50−55
ultra / 1080p
16−18
24−27
high / 768p
30−35
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than FirePro M5950.
Full Specs
FirePro M5950
Iris Graphics 540
Architecture
Terascale 2
Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name
Whistler-XT
Skylake GT3e
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
13 April 2011
1 September 2015
Pipelines
480
48
Core clock speed
725 MHz
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
Transistor count
716 million
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
17.40
50.40
Floating-point performance
696.0 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
900 MHz
Memory bandwidth
57 GB/s
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
11.2 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
5.0
6.4
OpenGL
4.4
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
2.1
Vulkan
N/A
1.1.97
Bus support
n/a
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
67 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Quick Sync
+
Form factor
MXM-A
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