GeForce GTX 560 vs Iris Graphics 6100

When choosing between GeForce GTX 560 and Iris Graphics 6100, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 560 and Iris Graphics 6100.

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Iris Graphics 6100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Graphics 6100 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 6100 here:

Iris Graphics 6100 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Graphics 6100
Power consumption (TDP)	150 Watt	15 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 2.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	System Shared
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 560 has 900% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 6100.
GeForce GTX 560 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 6100 uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface.
GeForce GTX 560 is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 6100 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 560 is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Iris Graphics 6100 - with Gen. 8 Broadwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 560 is 510 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 6100.
GeForce GTX 560 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 6100 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	14−16	4−5
ultra / 1080p	8−9	3−4
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	12−14
medium / 1080p	16−18	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p	21−24	−
ultra / 1080p	18−20	7−8
QHD / 1440p	5−6	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	45−50	18−20
medium / 1080p	24−27	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Battlefield 5 is 172% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 560 and Iris Graphics 6100 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	200−210	110−120
medium / 768p	170−180	85−90
ultra / 1080p	90−95	40−45
QHD / 1440p	50−55	24−27
4K / 2160p	30−33	−
high / 768p	130−140	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 100% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	14−16
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 17% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p	100−110	70−75
medium / 768p	90−95	45−50
ultra / 1080p	60−65	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Dota 2 is 79% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p	16−18	6−7
ultra / 1080p	14−16	5−6
4K / 2160p	5−6	3−4
low / 720p	35−40	12−14
medium / 1080p	16−18	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Far Cry 5 is 157% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p	21−24	12−14
ultra / 1080p	18−20	8−9
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	90−95	50−55
medium / 1080p	45−50	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Fortnite is 104% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p	24−27	9−10
ultra / 1080p	18−20	9−10
QHD / 1440p	8−9	0−1
low / 720p	45−50	18−20
medium / 1080p	24−27	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Forza Horizon 4 is 141% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p	80−85	40−45
medium / 768p	70−75	35−40
high / 1080p	27−30	8−9
ultra / 1080p	10−12	5−6
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Grand Theft Auto V is 108% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p	9−10	3−4
ultra / 1080p	7−8	2−3
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	27−30	8−9
medium / 1080p	12−14	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Metro Exodus is 180% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p	110−120	90−95
high / 1080p	−	80−85
ultra / 1080p	100−110	70−75
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Minecraft is 34% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p	21−24	16−18
ultra / 1080p	16−18	14−16
low / 720p	50−55	24−27
medium / 1080p	21−24	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 55% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p	14−16	−
ultra / 1080p	9−10	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	8−9
medium / 1080p	14−16	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 112% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p	50−55	18−20
medium / 768p	30−35	12−14
high / 1080p	16−18	7−8
ultra / 1080p	10−11	5−6
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 154% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p	100−105	80−85
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	30−35	14−16
high / 768p	50−55	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 in World of Tanks is 51% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 560	Iris Graphics 6100
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Gen. 8 Broadwell
Code name	GF114	Broadwell GT3
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	17 May 2011	5 January 2015
Pipelines	336	48
Core clock speed	810 MHz	300 MHz
Boost Clock		1100 MHz
Transistor count	1,950 million	189 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	45.36	52.80
Floating-point performance	1,088.6 gflops
Length	8.25" (21 cm)
Memory bus width	256 Bit	64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed	4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	128.0 GB/s
Shared memory		+
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.1	4.4
OpenCL	1.1	2.0
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.80
CUDA	+
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
3D Blu-Ray	+
3D Gaming	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	80 Mh/s
Quick Sync		+
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GeForce GTX 560 vs Iris Graphics 6100

Iris Graphics 6100 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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