GeForce GTX 280 vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Iris Plus Graphics 640, 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 Plus Graphics 640 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 280

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Iris Plus Graphics 640 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Iris Plus Graphics 640 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 Plus Graphics 640 here:

Iris Plus Graphics 640 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Power consumption (TDP)	236 Watt	15 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	32 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 280 has 1473% more power consumption, than Iris Plus Graphics 640.
GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
Iris Plus Graphics 640 has 31 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
GeForce GTX 280 is used in Desktops, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 996 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics 640.
GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	1−2	6−7
ultra / 1080p	0−1	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	16−18
medium / 1080p	3−4	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	24−27
medium / 1080p	5−6	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Battlefield 5 is 77% 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 Plus Graphics 640 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	120−130	130−140
medium / 768p	90−95	110−120
ultra / 1080p	40−45	50−55
QHD / 1440p	21−24	27−30
4K / 2160p	18−20	27−30
high / 768p	65−70	80−85
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 19% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	85−90	55−60
ultra / 1080p	16−18	18−20
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 19% more, than Iris Plus Graphics 640.
low / 768p	75−80	80−85
medium / 768p	50−55	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	30−35
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Dota 2 is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	2−3	8−9
ultra / 1080p	2−3	7−8
4K / 2160p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	10−12	18−20
medium / 1080p	3−4	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	10−11	14−16
ultra / 1080p	5−6	10−11
QHD / 1440p	2−3	−
low / 720p	50−55	60−65
medium / 1080p	10−12	21−24
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Fortnite is 42% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	4−5	12−14
ultra / 1080p	−	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
low / 720p	16−18	24−27
medium / 1080p	7−8	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Forza Horizon 4 is 88% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	40−45	50−55
medium / 768p	−	45−50
high / 1080p	5−6	12−14
ultra / 1080p	2−3	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 720p	35−40	−
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Grand Theft Auto V is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	1−2	4−5
ultra / 1080p	0−1	3−4
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	5−6	12−14
medium / 1080p	3−4	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	90−95	95−100
high / 1080p	85−90	90−95
ultra / 1080p	70−75	80−85
medium / 1080p	90−95	90−95
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Minecraft is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
low / 720p	27−30	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	6−7	12−14
medium / 1080p	−	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	12−14	24−27
medium / 768p	8−9	16−18
high / 1080p	4−5	9−10
ultra / 1080p	3−4	6−7
4K / 2160p	0−1	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	75−80	85−90
medium / 768p	35−40	45−50
ultra / 1080p	16−18	18−20
high / 768p	30−35	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	Iris Plus Graphics 640
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake
Code name	GT200	Kaby Lake GT3e
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	16 June 2008	3 January 2017
Pipelines	240	48
Core clock speed	1296 MHz	300 MHz
Boost Clock		1050 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 (12_1)
Shader Model	4.0	6.4
OpenGL	2.1	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	2.1
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.103
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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GeForce GTX 280 vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

Iris Plus Graphics 640 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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