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    HD Graphics 5300 vs Iris Graphics 540

    When comparing HD Graphics 5300 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 HD Graphics 5300 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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    HD Graphics 5300 and Iris Graphics 540 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: HD Graphics 5300 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 5300 or Iris Graphics 540 here:

    HD Graphics 5300 Laptops
    Iris Graphics 540 Laptops

    Main Specs

      HD Graphics 5300 Iris Graphics 540
    Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 15 Watt
    Interface PCIe 2.0 x1 PCIe 3.0 x1
    Memory type System Shared 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.
    • HD Graphics 5300 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x1, and Iris Graphics 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • HD Graphics 5300 is build with Gen. 8 Broadwell architecture, and Iris Graphics 540 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
    • Core clock speed of Iris Graphics 540 is 200 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 5300.
    • HD Graphics 5300 and Iris Graphics 540 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 0−1 8−9
    ultra / 1080p − 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 0−1 20−22
    medium / 1080p 0−1 10−12

    Full Specs

      HD Graphics 5300 Iris Graphics 540
    Architecture Gen. 8 Broadwell Gen. 9 Skylake
    Code name Broadwell GT2 Skylake GT3e
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 5 September 2014 1 September 2015
    Pipelines 24 48
    Core clock speed 100 MHz 300 MHz
    Boost Clock 900 MHz 1050 MHz
    Transistor count 1,300 million 189 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 21.60 50.40
    Memory bus width 64/128 Bit
    Shared memory + +
    DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.4 4.6
    OpenCL 2.0 2.1
    Vulkan 1.1.80 1.1.97
    Quick Sync + +
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