GeForce GTX 280 vs Iris Graphics 6100
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Iris Graphics 6100, 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 280 and Iris Graphics 6100 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Iris Graphics 6100 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Iris Graphics 6100 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 6100 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Iris Graphics 6100 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x1 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | System Shared |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 280 has 1473% more power consumption, than Iris Graphics 6100.
- GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 6100 uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface.
- GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Iris Graphics 6100 - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Iris Graphics 6100 - with Gen. 8 Broadwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 996 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 6100.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 6100 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Battlefield 5 is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 6% more, than Iris Graphics 6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than Iris Graphics 6100. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Dota 2 is 6% more, than Iris Graphics 6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Fortnite is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 44% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | − | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Metro Exodus is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Minecraft is 2% more, than Iris Graphics 6100. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 6100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 57% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| GeForce GTX 280 and Iris Graphics 6100 have the same average FPS in World of Tanks. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Iris Graphics 6100 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Gen. 8 Broadwell |
| Code name | GT200 | Broadwell GT3 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 5 January 2015 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 48 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 189 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 52.80 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 64/128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.80 |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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