HD Graphics 515 vs Iris Graphics 540
In this comparison between HD Graphics 515 and Iris Graphics 540 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 HD Graphics 515 will be the best choice, for others Iris Graphics 540 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
HD Graphics 515 and Iris Graphics 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: HD Graphics 515 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 HD Graphics 515 or Iris Graphics 540 here:
Main Specs
HD Graphics 515
Iris Graphics 540
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x1
PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type
DDR3L/LPDDR3
eDRAM
Maximum RAM amount
64 MB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 15 Watt.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x1 interface connection to a motherboard.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
HD Graphics 515 and Iris Graphics 540 are build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture.
Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
HD Graphics 515 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
0−1
8−9
ultra / 1080p
0−1
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
20−22
medium / 1080p
2−3
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
−
14−16
ultra / 1080p
3−4
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
30−35
medium / 1080p
3−4
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
HD Graphics 515 and Iris Graphics 540 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
100−110
150−160
medium / 768p
80−85
130−140
ultra / 1080p
30−35
65−70
QHD / 1440p
20−22
35−40
4K / 2160p
14−16
27−30
high / 768p
55−60
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 65% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
65−70
55−60
ultra / 1080p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 515 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Iris Graphics 540.
low / 768p
70−75
85−90
medium / 768p
40−45
65−70
ultra / 1080p
14−16
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Dota 2 is 51% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
0−1
10−11
ultra / 1080p
−
9−10
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
7−8
24−27
medium / 1080p
1−2
10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Far Cry 5 is 350% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
4−5
12−14
QHD / 1440p
2−3
−
low / 720p
45−50
70−75
medium / 1080p
5−6
30−33
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Fortnite is 105% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
2−3
14−16
ultra / 1080p
−
12−14
QHD / 1440p
2−3
3−4
4K / 2160p
1−2
−
low / 720p
12−14
30−35
medium / 1080p
5−6
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 240% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
35−40
60−65
medium / 768p
−
50−55
high / 1080p
1−2
16−18
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
30−35
−
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 105% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
1−2
6−7
ultra / 1080p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
1−2
16−18
medium / 1080p
−
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Metro Exodus is 1000% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
90−95
95−100
high / 1080p
75−80
95−100
ultra / 1080p
65−70
85−90
medium / 1080p
80−85
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Minecraft is 18% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
12−14
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 35% more, than HD Graphics 515.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
3−4
16−18
medium / 1080p
−
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 466% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
4−5
30−35
medium / 768p
−
21−24
high / 1080p
2−3
10−12
ultra / 1080p
−
7−8
4K / 2160p
0−1
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 600% more, than HD Graphics 515.
low / 768p
65−70
90−95
medium / 768p
30−35
50−55
ultra / 1080p
10−12
24−27
high / 768p
27−30
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in World of Tanks is 55% more, than HD Graphics 515.
Full Specs
HD Graphics 515
Iris Graphics 540
Architecture
Gen. 9 Skylake
Gen. 9 Skylake
Code name
Skylake GT2
Skylake GT3e
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
1 September 2015
1 September 2015
Pipelines
24
48
Core clock speed
300 MHz
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1050 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
22.80
50.40
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
Shared memory
+
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
2.1
2.1
Vulkan
1.1.97
1.1.97
Quick Sync
+
+
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