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    GeForce GTX 260 vs Iris Graphics 540

    When comparing GeForce GTX 260 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 GeForce GTX 260 and Iris Graphics 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    Iris Graphics 540 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Iris Graphics 540 is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 Iris Graphics 540 here:

    Iris Graphics 540 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 Iris Graphics 540
    Power consumption (TDP) 182 Watt 15 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
    Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR3 eDRAM
    Maximum RAM amount 896 MB 64 MB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x S-Video No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 260 has 1113% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 540.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 260 has 832 GB more memory, than Iris Graphics 540.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 540 - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 260 is 942 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
    • GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 540 - by 14 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 3−4 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 14−16 20−22
    medium / 1080p 5−6 10−12
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 260.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 260 Iris Graphics 540
    Architecture Tesla 2.0 Gen. 9 Skylake
    Code name GT200 Skylake GT3e
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 16 June 2008 1 September 2015
    Pipelines 192 48
    Core clock speed 1242 MHz 300 MHz
    Boost Clock 1050 MHz
    Transistor count 1,400 million 189 million
    Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 36.9 billion/sec 50.40
    Floating-point performance 476.9 gflops
    Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
    Memory bus width 448 Bit
    Memory clock speed 999 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 111.9 GB/s
    Shared memory +
    DirectX 11.1 (10_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 4.0 6.4
    OpenGL 2.1 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 2.1
    Vulkan N/A 1.1.97
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 192
    Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    Multi monitor support +
    HDMI +
    Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
    Audio input for HDMI S/PDIF
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 30 Mh/s
    Quick Sync +
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