Iris Graphics 540 vs Radeon R7 M270DX
In this comparison between Iris Graphics 540 and Radeon R7 M270DX 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 Iris Graphics 540 will be the best choice, for others Radeon R7 M270DX will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon R7 M270DX
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:
Main Specs
| Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x1 | IGP |
| Memory type | eDRAM | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 64 MB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Iris Graphics 540 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
- Iris Graphics 540 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 M270DX - in Desktops.
- Iris Graphics 540 is build with Gen. 9 Skylake architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon R7 M270DX is 600 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 540.
- Iris Graphics 540 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Battlefield 5 is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Iris Graphics 540 and Radeon R7 M270DX have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 150−160 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 90−95 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| high / 768p | 95−100 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 45% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270DX in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Iris Graphics 540. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Dota 2 is 35% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−33 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Fortnite is 77% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Forza Horizon 4 is 112% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | − |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Grand Theft Auto V is 81% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Metro Exodus is 233% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Minecraft is 14% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 27% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 183% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 30−35 | 9−10 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 220% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 540 in World of Tanks is 39% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX. | ||
Full Specs
| Iris Graphics 540 | Radeon R7 M270DX | |
| Architecture | Gen. 9 Skylake | GCN 3.0 |
| Code name | Skylake GT3e | Topaz |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 1 September 2015 | 11 June 2014 |
| Pipelines | 48 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 300 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 940 MHz |
| Transistor count | 189 million | 1,550 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 50.40 | 22.56 |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.97 | 1.2.131 |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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