GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile vs Iris Graphics 540
When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile 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 1050 3GB mobile and Iris Graphics 540 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and Iris Graphics 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile 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 GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile or Iris Graphics 540 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile
Iris Graphics 540
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type
GDDR5
eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount
3 MB
64 MB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Iris Graphics 540 has 61 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is build with Pascal architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile is 1066 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile and Iris Graphics 540 are manufactured 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
18−20
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−11
5−6
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
35−40
20−22
medium / 1080p
21−24
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p
27−30
14−16
ultra / 1080p
24−27
12−14
QHD / 1440p
8−9
0−1
4K / 2160p
6−7
−
low / 720p
60−65
30−35
medium / 1080p
30−35
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Battlefield 5 is 94% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
50−55
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
220−230
150−160
medium / 768p
190−200
130−140
ultra / 1080p
110−120
65−70
QHD / 1440p
70−75
35−40
4K / 2160p
35−40
27−30
high / 768p
150−160
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 54% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
45−50
24−27
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 27% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
110−120
85−90
medium / 768p
100−110
65−70
ultra / 1080p
70−75
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Dota 2 is 49% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p
21−24
10−11
ultra / 1080p
20−22
9−10
QHD / 1440p
18−20
−
4K / 2160p
7−8
4−5
low / 720p
45−50
24−27
medium / 1080p
24−27
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p
27−30
16−18
ultra / 1080p
21−24
12−14
QHD / 1440p
14−16
−
low / 720p
110−120
70−75
medium / 1080p
60−65
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Fortnite is 72% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p
30−35
14−16
ultra / 1080p
21−24
12−14
QHD / 1440p
10−12
3−4
low / 720p
60−65
30−35
medium / 1080p
35−40
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 106% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
95−100
60−65
medium / 768p
85−90
50−55
high / 1080p
35−40
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
8−9
QHD / 1440p
5−6
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 68% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p
10−12
6−7
ultra / 1080p
9−10
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
35−40
16−18
medium / 1080p
14−16
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Metro Exodus is 114% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
110−120
95−100
high / 1080p
−
95−100
ultra / 1080p
−
85−90
medium / 1080p
110−120
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Minecraft is 18% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
65−70
35−40
medium / 1080p
18−20
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 43% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p
14−16
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
35−40
16−18
medium / 1080p
18−20
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 66% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
65−70
30−35
medium / 768p
40−45
21−24
high / 1080p
21−24
10−12
ultra / 1080p
12−14
7−8
4K / 2160p
7−8
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 87% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
35−40
24−27
high / 768p
55−60
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile in World of Tanks is 16% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB mobile
Iris Graphics 540
Architecture
Pascal
Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name
Skylake GT3e
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
April 2018
1 September 2015
Pipelines
768
48
Core clock speed
1366 MHz
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1442 MHz
1050 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
50.40
Memory bus width
96 Bit
Memory clock speed
1752 MHz
Memory bandwidth
84 GB/s
Shared memory
+
G-SYNC support
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
2.1
Vulkan
+
1.1.97
Quick Sync
+
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