GRID K160Q vs Iris Plus Graphics 640

When comparing GRID K160Q 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 GRID K160Q 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.

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:

Main Specs

  GRID K160Q Iris Plus Graphics 640
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 15 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x1
Memory type DDR3 DDR3L/LPDDR3/DDR4
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 32 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K160Q has 766% more power consumption, than Iris Plus Graphics 640.
  • GRID K160Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
  • Iris Plus Graphics 640 has 31 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
  • GRID K160Q is used in Desktops, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - in Laptops.
  • GRID K160Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K160Q is 550 MHz higher, than Iris Plus Graphics 640.
  • GRID K160Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Iris Plus Graphics 640 - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 6−7
ultra / 1080p 0−1 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 9−10 16−18
medium / 1080p 1−2 8−9
The average gaming FPS of Iris Plus Graphics 640 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than GRID K160Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K160Q Iris Plus Graphics 640
Architecture Kepler Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake
Code name GK107 Kaby Lake GT3e
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 28 June 2013 3 January 2017
Pipelines 192 48
Core clock speed 850 MHz 300 MHz
Boost Clock 1050 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 13.60 52.80
Floating-point performance 326.4 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed 1782 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.51 GB/s
Shared memory +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.103
CUDA 3.0
Quick Sync +
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