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    GRID M6 8Q vs Iris Graphics 540

    When comparing GRID M6 8Q 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 GRID M6 8Q 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

      GRID M6 8Q Iris Graphics 540
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 15 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 eDRAM
    Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 64 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GRID M6 8Q has 566% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 540.
    • GRID M6 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
    • Iris Graphics 540 has 56 GB more memory, than GRID M6 8Q.
    • GRID M6 8Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 540 - in Laptops.
    • GRID M6 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
    • Core clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 422 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
    • GRID M6 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 540 - by 14 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 18−20 8−9
    ultra / 1080p 10−11 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 5−6 0−1
    4K / 2160p 4−5 −
    low / 720p 35−40 20−22
    medium / 1080p 21−24 10−12
    The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Iris Graphics 540.

    Full Specs

      GRID M6 8Q Iris Graphics 540
    Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Gen. 9 Skylake
    Code name GM204 Skylake GT3e
    Type Workstation Laptop
    Release date 30 August 2015 1 September 2015
    Pipelines 1536 48
    Core clock speed 722 MHz 300 MHz
    Boost Clock 1050 MHz
    Transistor count 5,200 million 189 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 69.31 50.40
    Floating-point performance 2,218 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s
    Shared memory +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.97
    CUDA 5.2
    Quick Sync +
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