GeForce GTX 280 vs Iris Graphics 5100

In this comparison between GeForce GTX 280 and Iris Graphics 5100 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 280 will be the best choice, for others Iris Graphics 5100 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.

GeForce GTX 280

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Iris Graphics 5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Graphics 5100 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 5100 here:

Iris Graphics 5100 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	Iris Graphics 5100
Power consumption (TDP)	236 Watt	30 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 1.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	System Shared
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 280 has 686% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 5100.
GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 5100 uses PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 5100 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Iris Graphics 5100 - with Gen. 7.5 Haswell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 1096 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 5100.
GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 5100 - by 22 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	1−2	3−4
ultra / 1080p	0−1	1−2
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	14−16
medium / 1080p	3−4	5−6
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	7−8
ultra / 1080p	4−5	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	18−20
medium / 1080p	5−6	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Battlefield 5 is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	40−45	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	90−95	100−110
ultra / 1080p	40−45	45−50
QHD / 1440p	21−24	24−27
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
high / 768p	65−70	70−75
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	85−90	65−70
ultra / 1080p	16−18	21−24
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p	75−80	75−80
medium / 768p	50−55	50−55
ultra / 1080p	24−27	24−27
GeForce GTX 280 and Iris Graphics 5100 have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	2−3	4−5
ultra / 1080p	2−3	3−4
4K / 2160p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	10−12	12−14
medium / 1080p	3−4	5−6
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	10−11	10−12
ultra / 1080p	5−6	6−7
QHD / 1440p	2−3	4−5
low / 720p	50−55	55−60
medium / 1080p	10−12	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Fortnite is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	4−5	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	4−5
4K / 2160p	−	3−4
low / 720p	16−18	20−22
medium / 1080p	7−8	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	40−45	45−50
high / 1080p	5−6	6−7
ultra / 1080p	2−3	3−4
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	35−40	40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	1−2	2−3
ultra / 1080p	0−1	0−1
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	5−6	6−7
medium / 1080p	3−4	4−5
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
high / 1080p	85−90	80−85
ultra / 1080p	70−75	−
4K / 2160p	−	75−80
medium / 1080p	90−95	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Minecraft is 3% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
low / 720p	27−30	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	−
low / 720p	6−7	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	12−14	12−14
medium / 768p	8−9	10−11
high / 1080p	4−5	5−6
ultra / 1080p	3−4	4−5
4K / 2160p	0−1	1−2
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	75−80	75−80
medium / 768p	35−40	40−45
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
high / 768p	30−35	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in World of Tanks is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	Iris Graphics 5100
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Gen. 7.5 Haswell
Code name	GT200	Haswell GT3
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	16 June 2008	5 June 2013
Pipelines	240	40
Core clock speed	1296 MHz	200 MHz
Boost Clock		1200 MHz
Transistor count	1,400 million	1,300 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	22 nm
Texture fill rate	48.2 billion/sec	48.00
Floating-point performance	622.1 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	512 Bit	64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1107 MHz
Memory bandwidth	141.7 GB/s
Shared memory		+
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	4.0	5.1
OpenGL	2.1	4.3
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.80
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	240
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF
Quick Sync		+
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GeForce GTX 280 vs Iris Graphics 5100

Iris Graphics 5100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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