GeForce GTX 580 vs Iris Graphics 540

When comparing GeForce GTX 580 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 580 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 580	Iris Graphics 540
Power consumption (TDP)	244 Watt	15 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors	One 6-pin and One 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	64 MB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 580 has 1526% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 540.
GeForce GTX 580 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
GeForce GTX 580 has 1472 GB more memory, than Iris Graphics 540.
GeForce GTX 580 is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 540 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 1244 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 540 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	8−9
ultra / 1080p	14−16	5−6
QHD / 1440p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	40−45	20−22
medium / 1080p	27−30	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 145% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	35−40	14−16
ultra / 1080p	30−35	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	75−80	30−35
medium / 1080p	40−45	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Battlefield 5 is 147% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	240−250	150−160
medium / 768p	210−220	130−140
ultra / 1080p	130−140	65−70
QHD / 1440p	100−110	35−40
4K / 2160p	55−60	27−30
high / 768p	180−190	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 82% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	55−60	24−27
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 37% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	120−130	85−90
medium / 768p	110−120	65−70
ultra / 1080p	85−90	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Dota 2 is 67% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	27−30	10−11
ultra / 1080p	24−27	9−10
QHD / 1440p	21−24	−
4K / 2160p	9−10	4−5
low / 720p	55−60	24−27
medium / 1080p	30−35	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	35−40	16−18
ultra / 1080p	27−30	12−14
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
low / 720p	130−140	70−75
medium / 1080p	80−85	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Fortnite is 112% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	40−45	14−16
ultra / 1080p	30−33	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	3−4
4K / 2160p	14−16	−
low / 720p	75−80	30−35
medium / 1080p	40−45	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Forza Horizon 4 is 162% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	110−120	60−65
medium / 768p	100−110	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	16−18
ultra / 1080p	18−20	8−9
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Grand Theft Auto V is 102% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	14−16	6−7
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
QHD / 1440p	10−12	−
4K / 2160p	4−5	1−2
low / 720p	45−50	16−18
medium / 1080p	21−24	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Metro Exodus is 185% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	120−130	95−100
high / 1080p	−	95−100
ultra / 1080p	−	85−90
medium / 1080p	110−120	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Minecraft is 23% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	75−80	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 60% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	−
low / 720p	45−50	16−18
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	85−90	30−35
medium / 768p	50−55	21−24
high / 1080p	27−30	10−12
ultra / 1080p	16−18	7−8
4K / 2160p	9−10	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 143% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	45−50	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in World of Tanks is 22% more, than Iris Graphics 540.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 580	Iris Graphics 540
Architecture	Fermi	Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name	GF110	Skylake GT3e
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	9 November 2010	1 September 2015
Pipelines	512	48
Core clock speed	1544 MHz	300 MHz
Boost Clock		1050 MHz
Transistor count	3,000 million	189 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	49.4 billion/sec	50.40
Floating-point performance	1,581.1 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	384 Bit
Memory clock speed	2004 MHz (4008 data rate)
Memory bandwidth	192.4 GB/s
Shared memory		+
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.4
OpenGL	4.2	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	2.1
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.97
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	512
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	142 Mh/s
Quick Sync		+
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GeForce GTX 580 vs Iris Graphics 540

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